Assistant Laboratory Technician - Durham
The Role and Department
You will join the InsectNeuroLab in the Department of Biosciences, Durham University ( ) that uses mosquitoes and other insects to study sensory neuroscience and sensory ecology. You will be responsible for the maintenance on mosquito and fly stocks and the insectary space. You will also contribute to ongoing experimental work. The role requires experience in research work, ideally with insects, knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations and be able to work on set tasks as part of a team. The role involves a diverse array of activities (e.g. maintaining mosquito colonies, maintaining insectary clean and organised, assisting in setting up mosquito crosses, assisting in the experimental work of lab members, liaising with and coordinating work with lab members, ensuring there is sufficient stock of necessary laboratory supplies, participation in lab meetings and other meetings/activities with the team, participation in research experiments, etc).
This is a part-time role (0.1FTE), open-ended from the 01/10/26.

📌 Assistant Laboratory Technician (Asque)
🏢 DURHAM UNIVERSITY
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