Research Technician

Wesleyan University
📍 Middletown, CT, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 18, 2026

Job Description

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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Job Details

  • Location Middletown, CT
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 18, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 25, 2026