Weekend Biology Lab Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Job Description Summary
• The NSH will study the virulence mechanisms of Pantoea ananatis, a rice bacterial pathogen. They will collaborate with a national network of researchers.
Essential Job Duties
• General microbiology lab skills.
• Molecular genetic skills. Genetically manipulate bacteria and characterize the genetic alterations (cloning, transformation, conjugation, sequencing, PCR, etc).
• Plant pathology skills. Inoculate plants with bacterial pathogens and evaluate colonization of the plants by the bacteria.
• Genomic skills. Genome analysis of microbes and plants.
• Data analysis skills. Statistically analyze and report on data.
• Mentoring skills. Supervise undergraduate researchers.
• Will design experiments to characterize microbial virulence.
Conditions of Employment
• Authorized to work in the United States by employment start date.
• Weekend work as needed.
• Approved to work in a Select agent lab.
Supervision
• Will supervise undergraduate researchers
Minimum Qualifications
• MS degree in plant pathology or related field
• Experience working with Pantoea ananatis and rice.
• Approved to work in a Select agent lab.
• Bacterial genetics skills
• Plant pathology skills.
• Genome analysis skills.
• Collaborative skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Skills in microbiome science
Salary Range
Salary Range : $35,000 - $40,000
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