Laboratory Technician-Werner Lab

Job Summary

The Werner lab is looking to hire a technician that has experience working with nematodes. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with micro-injection, CRISPR, and general maintenance of nematode cultures. Technical experience with chromatin immunoprecipitation and ATAC-seq is also preferable. Finally, background knowledge in molecular biology and epigenetics is ideal.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under the direction of a laboratory services manager, physician, nurse, or scientist.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
• May be responsible for calibration of instruments.
• Senior-level support role.
• Completes assignments with little supervision.
• May assist less-experienced team members.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Laboratory Technician, I:
  Requires little to no related experience.
• Laboratory Technician, II:
  Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Laboratory Technician, III:
  Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Requisition Number: PRN
45739B

Full Time or Part Time?:
Full Time

Work Schedule

Summary:

TBD

Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range: $16-20/hour

Close Date: 09/30/2026

Open Until Filled