Temporary Lab Technician

Summary Support lab maintenance tasks including cleaning dishware, maintaining supplies of autoclaved plastics, performing PCR, assisting graduate students and postdocs with Immunology-based projects. Responsibilities We are seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Lab Technician to support our research team. Responsibilities include preparing and handling samples, performing routine laboratory tests, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have basic laboratory skills, familiarity with standard equipment, and the ability to follow established procedures.This is a short-term position offering hands-on experience in a collaborative scientific environment. Requirements Experience with immunology/biology lab techniques, basic lab maintenance, ability to communicate clearly. Position Details Schedule is flexible and expected to be variable, between 20-37.5hr per week, $20/hr, Ithaca. 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