PrincetonU.ResTech.MosquitoEvolBehaviorGenetics

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 (http://mcbridelab.princeton.edu)is looking for a lab technician to support research on mosquito behavior,genetics, and evolution starting in mid/late summer 2026. The technicianwill devote ~70% of their time to helping with research and the remaining~30% time to general maintenance and lab support. The technician will bewelcomed as a full lab member, attending journal clubs and lab meetingsand contributing to a dynamic and interactive lab atmosphere. This isan opportunity to become deeply involved in exciting research at theinterface of evolution, genetics, and neuroscience and is well-suitedfor a recent college graduate looking for more experience/focus beforegraduate school.Research project activities may include:- Mosquito breeding and behavioral experiments- Generation of transgenic strains using CRISPR/Cas9- Molecular biology studies including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloningEssential Qualifications:The interested candidate should have a bachelor's degree in biology orrelated field and previous experience in a research laboratory (beyond labclasses). Previous experience rearing insects, studying behavior, and/orcarrying out molecular biology protocols in a research setting is stronglypreferred. A demonstrated interest in evolution, neuroscience, genomicsand/or behavior is also preferred. It is essential that candidates behighly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate enthusiasm for workingand communicating with others in a collaborative lab setting.Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard toage, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.Contact Lindy McBride at [e-mail] questions/resume or directly apply here.