Assistant Laboratory Technician

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University’s InsectNeuroLab is seeking a part-time technician to maintain mosquito and fly stocks and keep the insectary space clean and organised. You will contribute to ongoing experimental work and liaise with lab members to coordinate tasks.

The role requires prior research experience (ideally with insects), knowledge of safety regulations, and the ability to work as part of a team within a busy lab setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in research work, ideally with insects.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mosquito and fly stocks in the insectary.
• Keep insectary space clean and organised.
• Assist in setting up mosquito crosses and experimental work.
• Coordinate activities with lab members and manage stock of supplies.

Skills

Mosquito rearing

Insectary maintenance

Lab safety

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

Micropipettes

Insectary equipment

Job description

The Role and Department

You will join the InsectNeuroLab in the Department of Biosciences, Durham University (http://insectneurolab.com/ ) that uses mosquitoes and other insects to study sensory neuroscience and sensory ecology. You will be responsible for the maintenance on mosquito and fly stocks and the insectary space. You will also contribute to ongoing experimental work. The role requires experience in research work, ideally with insects, knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations and be able to work on set tasks as part of a team. The role involves a diverse array of activities (e.g. maintaining mosquito colonies, maintaining insectary clean and organised, assisting in setting up mosquito crosses, assisting in the experimental work of lab members, liaising with and coordinating work with lab members, ensuring there is sufficient stock of necessary laboratory supplies, participation in lab meetings and other meetings/activities with the team, participation in research experiments, etc).

This is a part-time role (0.1FTE), open-ended from the 01/10/26.