Undergraduate student research assistant

Job Title
Undergraduate student research assistant

Requisition Number
DU15084

Department Name
81080:ENTOMOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$13.50-$15.25/hr

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Related Experience

must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate.

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, working with arthropods

Shift

Will work with student schedule.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist graduate students in Dr. Zinan Wang’s lab with various fruit fly (Drosophila) related experiments. The activities will include, but are not limited to, fruit fly sorting, molecular experiments, and insect transgenesis. The student will have the opportunity to learn different molecular biology techniques. The pay rate will depend on the candidate’s prior experience. This position may extend beyond the semester, depending on the candidate’s performance.

Provide a cover letter that

• Includes your major & current year (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)
• Indicate why you are interested in this position and what motivates you to perform well in this position.

We encourage early submissions; interviews and selection may occur prior to the closing date

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

No previous research experience is required. Applicants must demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, timely communication, and a willingness to follow research protocols and laboratory safety procedures.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
09/30/2026

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