Research Technician, Molecular Biology & Imaging

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Research Technician for the Brantley Lab to contribute to basic science using molecular biology and imaging in insect embryos. The role emphasizes careful lab work, independence, and collaboration within a student-inclusive research environment.

Responsibilities include molecular biology, insect husbandry, microscopy, data analysis, and maintaining organized lab records; prior experience not required as training is provided, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field; 2+ years hands-on research lab experience.
• Proficiency with standard molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA extraction, cloning, bacterial culture, media preparation, and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Molecular biology work and operations within the Brantley Lab.
• Insect husbandry, microscopy, data analysis and general lab organization.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

PCR

DNA extraction

Cloning

Laboratory records

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

2+ years research lab experience

Tools

Fiji/ImageJ

Microscopy

PCR equipment

Job description

University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Research Technician for the Brantley Lab to contribute to basic science using molecular biology and imaging in insect embryos. The role emphasizes careful lab work, independence, and collaboration within a student-inclusive research environment.

Responsibilities include molecular biology, insect husbandry, microscopy, data analysis, and maintaining organized lab records; prior experience not required as training is provided, with