Research Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 13,252 - 23,226; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Research Technician to support zebrafish tumor-model work at Huntsman Cancer Institute. The role includes microinjection of RNA and DNA into embryos, screening fish for tumor formation, and carrying out qPCR, Western analysis, and immunohistochemistry.

The successful candidate will gain training in molecular biology and genetic techniques, maintain zebrafish lines, prepare buffers, and assist senior lab members on daily experiments.

Qualifications

• Experience with molecular biology techniques including nucleic acid handling.
• Familiarity with zebrafish research or embryology preferred.
• Ability to work in a collaborative laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Microinjection of RNA and DNA into zebrafish embryos.
• Screen zebrafish for tumor formation.
• Perform qPCR, Western analysis, and immunohistochemistry on samples.
• Maintain zebrafish lines and prepare molecular biology buffers.
• Assist senior lab members with day-to-day experiments.

Skills

Zebrafish

Molecular biology

qPCR

Western blot

Immunohistochemistry

Bioinformatics

Microinjection

Cloning

Tools

qPCR

Western blot

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Research Technician

Job Summary

Primary responsibilities of this technical position will be microinjection of RNA and DNA into zebrafish embryos to assist in characterizing a tumor model of childhood central nervous system cancer. The candidate will screen fish for tumor formation, as well as perform molecular and biochemical assays (qPCR, Westernanalysis) and immunohistochemistry on tumor samples. Depending upon their qualifications, the candidate will be trained in several molecular biology and genetic techniques, including using bioinformatics to identify genes, cloning genes into expression vectors and preparing DNA and RNA probes. General laboratory responsibilities will include contributing to the maintenance of a zebrafish line, quality preparing materials for general molecular biology techniques (making buffers), and assisting senior lab members. Zebrafish experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Molecular biology experience preferred.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve– which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

• Requisition Number: PRN45595B
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Work Schedule Summary:
• Department: 01353 - HCI Rodney Stewart Lab
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: 9.62 to 16.86
• Close Date: 10/20/2026
• Open Until Filled: