Part Time Research Technician

Virginia Tech • Washington DC, WA

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About The Position

The Ye Lab, led by Principal Investigator Qi Ye, Ph.D., at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center in Washington, DC, is seeking a part-time Research Technician to join our team. Our research focuses on the interface of glial biology and brain cancer, with a particular emphasis on malignant glioma - the most aggressive and lethal form of primary brain tumor, which has seen little improvement in patient survival over the past decades. Utilizing genetically engineered mouse and human glioma models, our lab investigates how glioma cells interact with the tumor microenvironment to drive malignant progression. Lab website: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/labs/ye.html

Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including a few hours on weekends as needed
• Demonstrated organizational skills and acknowledgement of safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time-management skills.
• Experience in a professional or higher education research setting.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or training in Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, or a related scientific field, with an emphasis on wet lab experience.
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling in a research lab setting.
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with lab project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage transgenic mouse lines, including tail tagging, genotyping (standard PCR), and maintaining detailed mouse inventory records.
• Drug treatment in tumor-bearing mice and post-surgery health check
• Perform mouse harvesting and tissue processing.
• Conduct DNA preparation (mini- and maxi-preps).
• Support general lab operations, including ordering supplies, record-keeping, and instrument maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees