Research Technician
About The Position
The Pickrell laboratory in conjunction with Morton laboratory in the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is looking for one responsible and well-organized laboratory technician who can independently oversee research activities within the laboratories as well as assist group members with their projects. Additional responsibilities include the maintenance of laboratory stocks, databases and inventory of laboratory supplies as well as the general organization of the laboratory. Our laboratories focus on environmental exposures that cause neurodevelopment and neurodegenerative diseases. We use mouse models to address these questions. We combine a range of approaches, including genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, confocal imaging, and behavioral analyses. The candidate will have the opportunity to author or co-author publications, and depending on their background and experience, craft their own related research projects. Training and guidance will be provided for those aspects of the job in which the candidate is lacking sufficient expertise.
Requirements
- BS degree in biology, molecular biology, neuroscience or a related field
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in molecular biology (including DNA and RNA handling)
- Ability to independently perform PCR and qPCR
- Ability to manage time, organize data and keep accurate lab records
- Ability to efficiently use computer software
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for science
- Willingness to work with mice to organize and maintain mouse colony
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory experience in a biomedical research laboratory
- Experience and knowledge about cell and molecular biology and neuroscience
- Fundamental understanding of standard laboratory equipment ranging from centrifuges to PCR
- Experience with confocal microscopy and analyses are a plus
Responsibilities
- Independently oversee research activities within the laboratories
- Assist group members with their projects
- Maintenance of laboratory stocks, databases and inventory of laboratory supplies
- General organization of the laboratory
- Author or co-author publications
- Craft their own related research projects (depending on background and experience)
Benefits
- Training and guidance will be provided for those aspects of the job in which the candidate is lacking sufficient expertise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
