Laboratory Technicians-Caron Lab

Laboratory Technicians

TEMPORARY POSITION – The laboratory technician will assist with ongoing research projects in the laboratory while completing and publishing thesis-related work. Responsibilities include conducting experiments in genetics, behavior, functional imaging, molecular biology, and comparative studies across Drosophila species; maintaining fly stocks and performing routine laboratory tasks; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; contributing to manuscript preparation and figure generation; and assisting with general laboratory organization and maintenance.

TEMPORARY POSITION – The laboratory technician will assist with ongoing research projects in the laboratory while completing and publishing thesis-related work. Responsibilities include conducting experiments in genetics, behavior, functional imaging, molecular biology, and comparative studies across Drosophila species; maintaining fly stocks and performing routine laboratory tasks; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; contributing to manuscript preparation and figure generation; and assisting with general laboratory organization and maintenance.

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• 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.
• Mid-level support role.
• Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.

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, II:
  Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

• PhD in related field

• Requisition Number: PRN
  45770B
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Work Schedule
  
  Summary:
  
  TBD
• Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences
• Location:
  
  Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $22-26/hour
• Close Date: 08/07/2026
• Open Until Filled