Zebrafish Research Technician - Tumor Model & Molecular

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

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.