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*** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular Board of Regents (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: (CASUAL) Research Lab Assistant (Rat Lung Worm)

Hiring Unit: Daniel K Inouye College of Pharmacy

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: October 2, 2025

Closing Date: October 9, 2025

Salary: $30.29/hour

Full time/Part time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected begin October 2025 or soon thereafter.

Duties:

• Assist with the decommissioning the Jarvi Lab.
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a science-related field.
• At least one-year experience in a laboratory setting.
• Understanding molecular biology techniques, and ability to conduct basic molecular techniques.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of rat lungworm disease caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis, its life cycle, and means of transmission.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a science-related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting
• At least one (1) year of experience in the recruitment and supervision of interns and students.
• Understanding molecular biology techniques
• Ability to conduct molecular techniques including real-time PCR, microscopy, manipulation and visualization of nematodes.
• Ability to summarize data in preparation for scientific manuscripts.

To Apply:

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Inquiries : Sue Jarvi, jarvi@hawaii.edu

Please refer to the Research Lab Assistant Casual Hire when making inquiries.

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