Undergraduate Research Lab Assistant
University Park, IL - USA
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The reproductive physiology laboratory of Dr. Camilla Hughes seeks an undergraduate student to fill a summer research position. Duties include immunohistochemistry histology qPCR tissue collection tissue culture and other standard cellular/molecular biology techniques. Additional duties may include assisting graduate students with their projects as time allows including assistance with cattle or sheep at on-campus units. General upkeep and cleaning of the laboratory and other research spaces is also expected. The individual must be detail-oriented motivated and capable of working independently. Laboratory experience is preferred but not required. Hours are flexible (up to 40 hours per week for up to 16 weeks of the summer if not taking classes and up to 20 hours/week during the semesters).
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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