Laboratory Research Assistant
5 days ago
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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