Part-Time Research Technician – Bat Ecology and Disease Research

Job description

The Plowright Lab is seeking a part-time Research Technician to support ongoing bat related research. This position involves live animal handling, wet laboratory work, and data management. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Raina Plowright , and will receive project-specific training upon hire. Responsibilities: Handling live bats and collecting biological samples (on conscious, anesthetized, and/or euthanized bats) including oral and rectal swabs, blood, and milk, with strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols Assisting with necropsies, vaccination, and bat husbandry as needed Processing and storing biological samples; performing RNA extractions and ELISAs as required Recording, organizing, entering, and cross-checking data in Google Sheets, Excel, or on Box and uploading records to a project-specific relational database Assisting with general sample organization and documentation to support experimental workflows Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife science, veterinary science, or a related field required ; Master's degree preferred Prior experience handling live wildlife, particularly bats, and collecting biological samples st...