Our lab is offering two positions for Undergraduate Research Assistants for the fall and spring semesters (open to SIU students only). The duties and responsibilities for this position are to work with the mentor to prepare poster presentation for the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Forum which is held the first Monday in April on the SIU Carbondale campus.Specific duties: (1) Assist in real time PCR assays: DNA extraction, preparation of master mix and dilution plates, PCR runs, data storage. (2) Perform routine laboratory upkeep such as washing glassware, autoclaving wastes, clean surfaces, and sterilizing glassware. (3) Help researchers in the laboratory by making reagents, media and perform experiments. (4) Assist graduate student during field trips to monitor disease prevalence in several locations throughout Illinois. Visit http://undergraduateassistantship.siu.edu/search/ for more information or contact Dr. Catenazzi to apply by emailing acatenazzi AT siu.edu
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