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Ezenwa Lab - Laboratory Tech
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Job ID 36642
Employer Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Employer Type On Campus
Category Research
Job Type On-Campus Jobs
Job Description

The Ezenwa Lab in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University is hiring a Research Technician. Our lab studies the ecology of infectious diseases in animal populations, and we are seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute to a project using metabarcoding to study nematode parasite communities in wild hosts. The selected candidate will perform parasite DNA extraction and sequencing protocols, troubleshoot technical problems related to sample processing, conduct initial QC analysis on metabarcoding datasets, and contribute to routine laboratory management (e.g., reagent preparation, ordering supplies, supervising undergraduate lab assistants, etc). This is a full-time position (19 hours/wk) with a one-year appointment. Review of applications will begin August 31, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.
Job Requirements
  • Two years of related work experience in the same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Relevant laboratory skills (DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, library prep).
  • Familiarity with basic bioinformatic protocols used to analyze high-throughput sequencing data.
  • Highly detail-oriented and well-developed organizational, laboratory, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to follow protocols and contribute to the development of lab standards.
  • Ability to maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate lab notebook. 
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication (oral & written) skills.
  • Demonstrable track record of using bioinformatic pipelines to analyze DNA metabarcoding datasets.
  • Ability to organize data for publications and proposals.
Compensation $31.05/hour
Job Level Exception Rate
Hours 15.5 to 19.0 hours per week
Primary Contact Vanessa Ezenwa
Primary Contact's Email vanessa.ezenwa@yale.edu
Work Location BASS, 266 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
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