C. elegans Research Technician II - Neurogenetics Lab

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yan Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University School of Medicine seeks a highly motivated Research Technician II/III to support genetics, molecular biology, and neurobiology projects using C. elegans as a model organism.

You will work with a PI and lab members to perform experiments, maintain resources, and gain hands-on experience in imaging, data analysis, and publication-ready research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or related field.
• None required beyond education; equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Willingness to learn new experimental techniques and record data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and propagate C. elegans strains.
• Perform genetic experiments and assist with generation/characterization of mutant and transgenic strains.
• Prepare reagents, media, buffers, and materials for experiments.
• Maintain accurate, detailed experimental records and organize data.
• Assist with lab organization, inventory, equipment maintenance, and supplies ordering.
• Collaborate with postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students, and other lab members.
• Develop and optimize experimental protocols.
• Participate in lab meetings and discuss results.
• Perform other research-related duties to support projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Previous laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or related field

Tools

PCR/genotyping

Cloning

Fluorescence microscopy

Image analysis

Job description

The Yan Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at Duke University School of Medicine seeks a highly motivated Research Technician II/III to support genetics, molecular biology, and neurobiology projects using C. elegans as a model organism.

You will work with a PI and lab members to perform experiments, maintain resources, and gain hands-on experience in imaging, data analysis, and publication-ready research.