Graduate Research Assistant – Entomology & Plant Pathology Position Available In Lee, Alabama

Graduate Research Assistant

• Entomology & Plant Pathology Auburn $1,666.66
• $2,083.33 / month United States, Alabama, Auburn 1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map) Jun 12, 2025 Position Details Position Information Requisition Number Stu04131P
  Home Org Name Entomology and Plant Pathology
  Division Name College of Agriculture
  Position Title Graduate Research Assistant
• Entomology & Plant Pathology
  Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary Work as a GRA in entomological biotechnology which includes the following potential tasks: DNA extractions, PCR, molecular gene cloning, basic microbiological testing, recombinant protein expression and biochemical purification of enzymes.

Prepares solutions, reagents and media according to detailed instructions. Inventories and requisitions supplies for assigned area as well as checks in shipments and restocks shelves. Cleans and maintains equipment field and/or laboratory equipment. Multiple funded projects are available including medical/veterinary entomological research on litter beetle poultry pest prevention; microbiological characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on insect pests of cotton and other crops; Microbiological/Entomological research on Wolbachia endosymbionts to exploit reproductive manipulations for the control of pest populations. Essential Functions Conduction research related to graduate degree program
Assisting with other research projects
Preparing written reports
Helping maintain laboratory Why Work at Auburn? Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Entomology, Genetics, Agriculture or related field
Willing to apply to or being a currently enrolled Auburn University graduate student Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a research laboratory. Pay Rate $1,666.66/monthly

• $2,083.

33/monthly
Work Hours 10
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Detail Information Posting Date 03/03/2025
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