Research Specialist I at Princeton University – Princeton, New Jersey

Department Integrative Genomics
Category Research and Laboratory
Job Type Full-Time

Overview

The Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics seeks applicants for a Research Specialist I position to manage the Nothobranchius furzeri (African turquoise killifish) colony across research laboratories at the Institute (Professors Claire Bedbrook and Ravi Nath). This position requires independence and strong organizational skills, as it will entail managing time and resources to successfully maintain the African killifish colony, a critical resource for research focused on vertebrate aging.

This position will be essential to support cutting-edge research in these labs, which involves a wide array of tools ranging from molecular biology and genetics to genomics and state-of-the-art microscopy.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Salary will include the full benefits package. This is a full-time position.

This will be a one-year term position, with the possibility of renewal contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will start July 1st, 2026.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Maintenance and husbandry of African killifish colony and aquatic housing system.
• Maintain accurate & complete record of fish inventory morbidity/mortality reports, water parameters, feeding times, and breeding.
• Set up breeding tanks, collect fish embryos, hatch developed embryos.
• Perform complex lab procedures (tail clips & genotyping).
• Coordination of time and resources across multiple research teams.
• Participation in group meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
• At least one year of lab research experience is required.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a meticulous daily laboratory notebook.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Computer experience to maintain breeding records and other documents preferred.
• Ability to work in a pathogen-free environment using established procedures.

Preferred qualifications:

• Vertebrate animal husbandry experience

The final candidate will be required to complete a background check successfully.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours
36.25

Eligible for Overtime
Yes

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Probationary Period
90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No

Physical Capacity Exam Required
No

Valid Drivers License Required
Yes

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Salary Range
$41,000 to $51,000