Insectary Assistant Technician – Durham
Location
north east, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Management & Operations
Posted
June 20, 2026
Insectary Assistant 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.
This is a permanent/part-time role (14 hours per week/0.4FTE), the successful candidate can potentially start working from 1st July 2026.
Requirements:
- Experience in research work
- Ideally with insects
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations
- Ability to work on set tasks as part of a team
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining mosquito colonies
- Maintaining insectary clean and organised
- Assisting in setting up mosquito crosses
- Assisting in the...