Drosophila Lab Research Assistant - Part-Time

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota is seeking a part-time, regular-position assistant to support Drosophila stock maintenance, fly food cooking, and genetic research. Training will be provided. Approximately 12 hours per week. The role emphasizes precision and accuracy.

The successful candidate will help maintain stocks, cook fly food, and assist with molecular genetic experiments in a collaborative genetics lab environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Preferred: strong attention to detail and focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Drosophila stocks with precision.
• Prepare fly food for the lab community.
• Assist in molecular genetic experiments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS or 2 years experience

Job description

University of Minnesota is seeking a part-time, regular-position assistant to support Drosophila stock maintenance, fly food cooking, and genetic research. Training will be provided. Approximately 12 hours per week. The role emphasizes precision and accuracy.

The successful candidate will help maintain stocks, cook fly food, and assist with molecular genetic experiments in a collaborative genetics lab environment.