Lab Technician Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (CAS) Technician III

The Lab Technician provides moderately complex to complex lab support to the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences. Primary responsibilities (80% of the work) will be to perform laboratory research on cnidarian embryos oversee the maintenance of live cnidarian colonies (sea anemones tube anemones and corals) support the laboratory research of other lab members and provide technical training as necessary. Animal maintenance includes preparing seawater maintaining animal-safe conditions cleaning animal dishes feeding/preparing adults for spawning and caring for live embryos. This portion of the research requires the ability to carry 5 gallons of water (40 lbs) over short distances. Additional research activities will entail various aspects of cell and tissue biology. Specific tasks will include generating transgenic lines of sea anemones using CRISPR/Cas9 and similar technologies microinjection extracting genomic DNA RNA and protein from wildtype and mutant animals performing PCR gel electrophoresis molecular cloning sequence analysis qPCR in situ hybridization and immunoprecipitation and regular use of light and confocal microscopy. Additionally the Lab Technician will be expected to assist in developing and/or troubleshooting new protocols analyzing data preparing figures and reporting results at lab meetings.

An additional 20% of the work will involve general lab maintenance and support. These duties include regular inventory ordering and organization of consumables and performing routine lab maintenance tasks including autoclaving minor equipment repairs and ensuring adherence to laboratory safety protocols. The Lab Technician will be expected to contribute data for inclusion in presentations and articles for publication and to write and/or present report summaries as requested. On occasion the Technician will assist with set up of experiments for course and workshop instruction and provide training in laboratory techniques instrument use and execution of methods and procedures to new lab members.

This is a full-time position at 39 hours/week. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work funding and performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Prior experience in a laboratory setting.
• Prior knowledge of safety protocols in a lab setting and proper waste handling.
• Experience with Microsoft office suite including Word PowerPoint and Excel and familiarity with outlook.
• Ability to communicate verbally and written with faculty staff and students.
• Possess excellent organizational skills be proactive and take responsibility for actions
• Ability to work independently and to develop effective working relationships with students faculty and staff
• Ability to maintain comprehensive up-to-date lab records
• Fine manual dexterity and attention to detail are required due to the size of the embryos and the nature of the molecular work to be performed
• Evidence of expertise in molecular biology biochemistry and microscopy
• A flexible work schedule is critical as there will be occasions when the technician will need to work on evenings weekends and/or holidays to provide care for live embryos
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion belonging and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students faculty staff and community members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lab management experience

• Strong publication record for career stage

• Expertise in embryology including the ability to perform microinjection

• Experience with marine invertebrate husbandry

• Experience with phylogenetics and computational biology

• Familiarity with Geneious Imaris and ImageJand R helpful

The anticipated start date for this role is June 1 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately. Your complete application will include BOTH cover letter and resume. We have found it most efficient to save as one document prior to attaching.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

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