Research Support Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Science and Medical Research
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Feb 21 2023
  • Microbiology & Immunology
  • Research Foundation
  • Research Support Specialist, N11
  • 74681
  • N/A
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Job Summary:

The incumbent will perform the following duties: 

1) Perform tick identification, RNA extraction, and multiplex RT-PCR pathogen testing.

2) Analyze Citizen Science tick surveillance and other tick testing data: [i] Impact of climate change on tick and pathogen emergence; [ii] Spatio-temporal changes in tick populations and pathogen prevalence; [iii] Ecological and environmental impact on tick and pathogen emergence.

3) As needed, help with tick collection at field sites.

4) Assist in developing public/social media/website messaging content [video/audio/text] for the Citizen Science Tick surveillance program

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:   Work Days:

M-F generally 9-5.

Message to Applicants:   Recruitment  Office: Human Resources 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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