Research Assistant

Kansas state University and the Department of Entomology seeks a Research Assistant. A core laboratory facility has been created in the Department of Entomology called the Integrated Molecular Entomology Core which will provide technical support and maintain access to state of the art equipment for molecular studies. The core lab is in need of a research assistant to help the director to maintain, operate, and train others on the lab equipment, provide technical support, and help maintain compliance with institutional safety requirements and guidelines.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Research support (performing experiments, rearing insects, providing data/background for publications, ordering supplies).
• Core laboratory support (maintain equipment, train users on equipment).
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environment regulations.
• Provide research capabilities for research on arthropod vectors as well as general molecular entomology research.

Kansas State University's Entomology Department is ranked 4th best Entomology department in the world alongside 23% of faculty being ranked in the top 2% of scientists. The members of the Department of Entomology inherently understand that anyone can find success and opportunities in Entomology. From the insects we study, to the systems we research, to the students we mentor, to the places we come from, to the cultures we practice, we are enriched by our unique differences. For further information, visit https://entomology.k-state.edu/

This position is required to be performed on-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. degree in biology or related fields.
• Research experience with molecular biology, vector biology or virology.
• Experience rearing and manipulating insects, particularly flies.
• Experience working in enhanced containment laboratories (BSL-2, ACL-2).
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and conducting research in a laboratory setting.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Resume or CV
2. Names, phone numbers, and emails of three professional references.

For Questions, contact Kristopher Silver, Associate Professor in Entomology, ksilver@ksu.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by May 16, 2025.

$18.86 - $22 per hour