Laboratory Technicians-Caron Lab

Temporary position assisting with ongoing research projects in genetics, behavior, functional imaging, molecular biology, and comparative studies across Drosophila species. Includes maintaining fly stocks, performing routine laboratory tasks, collecting and analyzing data, contributing to manuscript preparation and figure generation, and general laboratory organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses in genetics, behavior, functional imaging, and molecular biology.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under direction.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Ensure laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order; may calibrate instruments.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and figure generation.
• Maintain fly stocks and perform routine laboratory tasks.
• Assist with general laboratory organization and maintenance.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of related experience (or equivalent higher education: 1 year of higher education substitutes for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Preferences

• PhD in a related field.

Pay

$22–26 per hour.

Department: School of Biological Sciences, University of Utah. Location: Campus.