Research Technician: Insect Epigenetics & Molecular Biology

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a laboratory technician to join the Biology Department and support the Insect Epigenetics and Animal Vibration Labs. You will maintain live animal stocks and perform molecular biology tasks to progress research projects.

The role involves DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and chromatin techniques such as Cut&Run, plus sequencing library preparation and cloning. Applicants may hold a degree or have relevant lab experience.

Qualifications

• You will either hold a first degree in a relevant subject or have experience working in a laboratory setting.
• You must be willing to work with a variety of animal models, including spiders, locusts and fruit flies.
• Good communication skills, organization, interpersonal skills and record-keeping are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain live animal stocks and provide research support.
• Conduct molecular biology experiments to advance research projects.
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, and chromatin techniques.
• Assist with sequencing library preparation and cloning as required.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Molecular biology

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Education

First degree

Laboratory experience

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

RNA extraction

Gel electrophoresis

Chromatin techniques

Library preparation

Cloning

Job description

University of Oxford is seeking a laboratory technician to join the Biology Department and support the Insect Epigenetics and Animal Vibration Labs. You will maintain live animal stocks and perform molecular biology tasks to progress research projects.

The role involves DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and chromatin techniques such as Cut&Run, plus sequencing library preparation and cloning. Applicants may hold a degree or have relevant lab experience.