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:LCVM Research and Graduate Program
Department’s Dean and/or Director: Dr. Thomas Inzana
Location: Building and Floor: Roth Hall Room 203
Supervisor: Name: Dawn Wyrick
Title: Administrative Assistant
Purpose or role of the position within the organization (Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities):
Research Assistant to work on Molecular Diagnosis of Vector borne Bacteria
Duties and Principal Responsibilities:
DNA extraction, conventional and real time PCR, electrophoresis and amplicon purification
Development of Lab SOPs
Education Requirements: LIU student enrolled in an active degree program
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience: PCR experience preferred, but not required
Rate of Pay: minimum hourly rate: $17 per hour
Period of employment: Begin Date: 5/18/2026 End Date: 8/7/2026
Evaluation procedures and schedules: student will be evaluated by finished tasks, every two weeks
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.