Part-Time Amphibian Lab Research Assistant
Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Frogs and Salamanders are threatened around the world from infectious diseases particularly fungal diseases. We work to understand these diseases how they move around the world and how to treat them. To accomplish this we have established a colony of frogs and salamanders. Currently we are working to develop effective ways to captively-breed selected species to be more resistant to disease. By producing additional individuals we can also conduct experimental work to identify effective treatments for amphibians threatened by addition The Bletz has multiple on-going projects at the intersection of amphibians disease and the pet trade where sampling preparation and processing are needed using microbiological and molecular techniques.
The Bletz Lab is seeking a part time worker to assist with multiple aspects off this work. The opening is for the Fall 2026 Semester with future semester as a possibility.
Read more about our labs work here: and please reach out to Dr. Molly Bletz with questions ()
Job duties may include:
- Participate in amphibian research projects
- Design and set up breeding plans for frogs and salamanders
- Maintenance of terrariums
- Perform molecular and microbial sampling processing
- Learn about daily amphibian care and health monitoring
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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