Name of the position: Student Worker
Is this a Federal Work Study position? Yes
Classification of the position: Other
Description: Research Assistant
Campus: LIU Post
Department Name: Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences (VBS)
Department’s Dean and/or Director: Dr. Thomas Inzana
Location: Building and Floor: Roth Hall
Supervisor: Name: Dr. Umer Naveed Chaudhry
Title: Associate Professor
Purpose or role of the position within the organization (Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities):
Title of the Project: Unravelling The Genetics Of Levamisole Resistance In Ruminant Gastrointestinal Nematodes To Inform Mitigation Strategies.
Duties and Principal Responsibilities:
Fecal examination, Larvae culture, DNA extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing
Education Requirements: LIU student enrolled in an active degree program
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience: General Knowledge of Parasites
Rate of Pay: minimum hourly rate: $17 per hour-17 hours per week
Period of employment: Begin Date: 6/1/2026 End Date: 8/30/2026
Evaluation procedures and schedules: Flexable daytime hours in lab
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