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Research Technician

📍 Location
Middletown
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 08, 2026

About the Role

The Holmes Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Wesleyan University seeks a full-time Research Technician.


Reporting to the Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, the Research Technician will join an NIH-funded research group dedicated to examining fundamental properties of chromatin structure using the budding yeast model system.


Responsibilities include:

+ Execute research projects using standard techniques in molecular genetics (PCR, DNA extractions, yeast and bacterial transformations, gel electrophoresis, western blots)


+ Maintain a detailed lab notebook documenting all experimental work


+ Lab management, including inventory and ordering


+ Supervision of undergraduate work-study students


+ Other duties as assigned


This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain hands-on research experience, learn new methods, p...

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