Lab Technician: Mosquito Genetics, Behavior & Evolution

EvolDir; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The McBride Lab at Princeton University is seeking a Lab Technician to support research on mosquito behavior, genetics, and evolution starting in mid to late summer 2026. The technician will devote about 70% of time to research activities and 30% to general maintenance and lab support, becoming a full member of the lab.

Responsibilities include mosquito breeding and behavioral experiments, generation of transgenic strains using CRISPR/Cas9, and molecular biology work such as DNA/RNA extraction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• Experience in a research laboratory beyond classwork.
• Preference for experience rearing insects, studying behavior, or molecular biology protocols.
• Interest in evolution, neuroscience, genomics or behavior.

Responsibilities

• Mosquito breeding and behavioral experiments.
• Generation of transgenic strains using CRISPR/Cas9
• Molecular biology studies including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR

Cloning

Job description

The McBride Lab at Princeton University is seeking a Lab Technician to support research on mosquito behavior, genetics, and evolution starting in mid to late summer 2026. The technician will devote about 70% of time to research activities and 30% to general maintenance and lab support, becoming a full member of the lab.

Responsibilities include mosquito breeding and behavioral experiments, generation of transgenic strains using CRISPR/Cas9, and molecular biology work such as DNA/RNA extraction,