research technician

research technician Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech
Full Time Blacksburg, VA 47509 - 34047 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description

Job no: 525832
Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Biomedical Science
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Veterinary Medicine

Job Description

A Research Lab Technician position is available in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg. To apply for this position, submit cover letter along with your resume/CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills that directly relate to this position.

The primary purpose of this position is to conduct studies on understanding the biology and pathogenesis of the parasitic agent Toxoplasma gondii. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, research tech will assist with maintaining parasite and bacterial cultures. The selected candidate will work on research projects that would involve basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA cloning, running agarose gels, western blots, transfection and microscopy. The position also includes working with lab animals more specifically mouse model. The research tech will also be responsible for preparing laboratory reagents and solutions, wash laboratory glassware, perform sterilizations, maintain laboratory supplies/stocks, ordering, and assisting PI with training of undergraduate and graduate students in lab techniques. This job can serve you as the ideal springboard for pursuing graduate education.

Job Competencies

Ability to be organized and productive
Ability to keep accurate records
Proficiency with computers and essential software programs (such as MS office)
Help guide a research project forward through experimentation and data analysis
Willingness to work with animals (mice)
Attend weekly lab or group meetings and present the results of experiments
Order and organize laboratory supplies, help maintain chemical inventories
Managing undergraduate student research assistants
Preparation of crucial lab stocks (media, chemicals, buffers)
Familiarity with basic cell culture techniques, including sterile techniques is a plus
General background knowledge of Toxoplasma parasite biology


Required Qualifications

B.S. or B.A. in Biological Sciences. Final year undergraduates expecting to graduate in May 2023 can also apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate research experience in generating plasmid constructs for manipulation of Toxoplasma genome.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

36,000

Review Date

June 19, 2023

Additional Information


The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.


About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Paula Stith at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: June 7, 2023
Applications close:

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About Virginia Tech

CEO: Timothy D. Sands
Revenue: $1 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.vt.edu
Year Founded: 1872

research technician
Virginia Tech

www.vt.edu
Blacksburg, VA
Timothy D. Sands
$1 to $5 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
College / University
Colleges & Universities
Education
1872
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