Insect Epigenetics Research Technician

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford's Biology Department seeks a Laboratory Technician to support the Insect Epigenetics and Animal Vibration Labs at the South Parks Road site in Oxford. The role includes maintaining live animal stocks and conducting molecular biology work to push research forward, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis.

You will hold a first degree or have lab experience, and be willing to work with arthropod models such as spiders, locusts and fruit flies.

Qualifications

• Hold a first degree in a relevant subject or have experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Willing to work with a variety of animal models, including spiders, locusts and fruit flies.
• Experience with insect or arachnid models is desirable but not required.
• Good communication, organisation, interpersonal skills and record-keeping are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain live animal stocks for research projects.
• Perform molecular biology experiments to advance research goals.
• Techniques may include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis, and chromatin methods.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PCR equipment

Gel electrophoresis apparatus

Chromatin techniques (Cut & Run)

Job description

University of Oxford's Biology Department seeks a Laboratory Technician to support the Insect Epigenetics and Animal Vibration Labs at the South Parks Road site in Oxford. The role includes maintaining live animal stocks and conducting molecular biology work to push research forward, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis.

You will hold a first degree or have lab experience, and be willing to work with arthropod models such as spiders, locusts and fruit flies.