Work Study Job- Laboratory Assistant with School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

Location: Fisheries Building, 1122 NE Boat Street

Pay Rate: $10/hr

Employment Period: Academic year, summer

Hours per week: 19

Contact Supervisor: Samantha Brombacker

Email address: magb@uw.edu

Website:  http://friedmanlabuw.wikispaces.com/

Box Number: 355020

NATURE OF ORGANIZATION We are an invertebrate pathology and conservation research laboratory within the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Possible job duties may include:

 Animal husbandry -- daily care, maintenance, and troubleshooting

 General lab maintenance -- autoclaving, dishwashing, preparing solutions and media, cleaning, and filing

With time and motivation the student will have the opportunity to learn basic immunology and molecular biology techniques and may eventually be able to participate in a variety of ongoing research projects studying mass mortality of oysters on the Pacific Coast, withering syndrome in multiple species of abalone, and pinto abalone ecology and genetics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It would be beneficial if the student had coursework in biology and chemistry, preferably with labs, and have a strong interest in shellfish pathology, animal husbandry, ecology, genetics, microbiology and aquaculture. In addition, the student must be able to keep detailed records and work independently. Student must also have a valid Washington State driver’s license. Hours are flexible once the student has had some training but she/he must be able to work at least three days a week and possibly weekends for animal care. Enthusiastic attitude, reliability, and conscientiousness are important qualities in a candidate. Student must be work study eligible, preferably, but not limited to, those with funds that extend throughout the summer academic quarter.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Working in our lab provides great job skills and work experience. The student will gain experience in a busy research laboratory working on a variety of shellfish disease and genetic studies. The student will have the opportunity to learn basic scientific procedural processes that are applicable to many areas of research. The more motivated and dedicated a student is to the position the more opportunities will arise over the course of her/his employment.

HOW TO APPLY Please send a resume and references to the email listed above. Please include your awarded dates of work study eligibility along with hours of availability.