Undergraduate Lab Assistant in Biology/Entomology - Boyle Lab

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• Assist with lab work, including rearing bees.
• Contribute to controlled experiments to estimate sublethal effects of pesticides.
• Record and analyze bee survival data
• Data curation and entry;statistical analysis
• Assist in the preparation of research reports and potential publication(s).

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• Good communication skills and working knowledge with reputed company Office 365
• Previous experience with lab-based or toxicological research is preferred.

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