Laboratory Research Assistant

5 days ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

Job Title: Laboratory Research Assistant

The Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Research Assistant to join our team in the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience. As a Laboratory Research Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with research projects, lab maintenance, and management of the lab's rodent colony.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with research projects, including data collection and analysis
  • Perform lab maintenance tasks, such as ordering supplies and cleaning equipment
  • Manage the lab's rodent colony, including breeding and genotyping
  • Develop and implement experimental designs

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a biology or psychology research laboratory
  • Extensive experience with rodent handling (mouse and/or rat)
  • Experience with rodent breeding, including the collection of samples for genotyping
  • Experience with standard computer software for lab management (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical engineering or related field and/or related experience
  • Training in stereotaxic surgery
  • Extensive experience with rodent behavioral assays and analysis
  • Knowledge of statistics
  • Experience with MATLAB
  • Experience with electrophysiology or electrochemistry

About the Commonwealth of Virginia:

The Commonwealth of Virginia is a leading global research institution, conducting over $500 million in research annually. We are dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity, and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and students.



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