Advertisement for Lab manager/research assistant

The Chaturvedi Lab (https://chaturvedi-lab.wp.tulane.edu/) at the
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University is
recruiting a laboratory manager/research assistant to work on several
evolutionary genomics projects. Official start date is expected to be
March 1st, 2024 and no later than April 1st, 2024.

Description: Under the supervision of Dr. Samridhi Chaturvedi, the
Lab manager will support the laboratory research requirements of the
Chaturvedi lab, including, but not limited to work on the Pipevine
Swallowtail butterflies and their host plants, as well as other lab
projects utilizing next generation sequencing approaches in non-model
organisms. As a lab manager, the candidate will support the laboratory
research requirements of the lab, including protocol development,
equipment maintenance, supply stock ordering, and basic administrative
duties. As a research assistant, the position involves extensive
field work across northern united states, processing tissue and DNA
extracts for next-generation sequencing (RADseq, sequence capture,
and WGS) in a high-throughput research setting. Previous experience in
a molecular biology laboratory is essential but not required, including
experience with PCR-based protocols. The successful candidate will have
a demonstrated ability to work with some supervision on large-scale
projects that require attention to detail, database management and
molecular skills. The Lab Assistant will also be responsible for general
lab management, including equipment maintenance, supply stock ordering,
and preparation of communal reagents and other lab resources.

Duties:

  *   Prepare and conduct field work to collect butterflies and plants

  *   Assist in plant growth experiments and caterpillar rearing and
      breeding experiments

  *   Extract and quantitate DNA from tissues of diverse taxa

  *   Prepare DNA libraries for next-generation sequencing

  *   Organize tissues, nucleic acid extracts, and other downstream
      protocol products

  *   Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and spreadsheets; compile
      and summarize data

  *   Keep open communication with the Primary Investigator, lab
      members, and research collaborators

  *   Contribute to the planning and execution of thoughtful experiments
      to troubleshoot problematic samples

  *   Maintain molecular biology lab inventory, including ordering
      supplies and preparing reagents

  *   Maintain and clean lab equipment

  *   Ensure safety compliance

Required Experience:

  *   Some exposure to field research

  *   Experience in DNA isolation, quantitation, and PCR protocols

  *   Competence in common computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Office,
      Google Sheets, or other word processing and spreadsheet programs)

  *   Demonstrated excellence in organization, attention to detail, and
      keeping thorough and up-to-date records

  *   Ability to manage several tasks, keeping all on track and
      organized

  *   Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships in the
      laboratory

  *   Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

  *   Ability to follow and enforce laboratory safety guidelines

Term: The initial appointment will be for up to one year, with the
possibility of extension.

Salary and compensation (subject to change): Around $20.5 hourly
(~approximately $39,975 yearly).

Application: To apply, please contact Samridhi Chaturvedi with a brief
statement of interest and your current CV at schaturvedi [at] tulane
[dot] edu

Disclaimer: Tulane University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories
covered by the nondiscrimination policy.

"Chaturvedi, Samridhi" <schaturvedi@tulane.edu>