Laboratory Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Richmond, California, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Research Laboratory Assistant

A highly skilled Laboratory Research Assistant is required to join our team at the Department of Surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a key member of our pre-clinical translational research laboratory, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing general laboratory duties, including reagent preparation, laboratory stock maintenance, and general laboratory maintenance.

This role will also involve maintaining breeding colonies of genetically engineered mice and collecting tissue samples for genotyping. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory techniques and excellent record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities may also include learning and performing small animal surgeries, post-operative animal care, and small animal behavioral testing. The applicant should be able to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

The working hours are expected to be between Monday to Friday (8.30am -5.00pm), but some weekend work may be required on an as needed basis.

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field General laboratory skills Ability to keep accurate records Data entry using Microsoft Excel Ability to work in a diverse environment
Preferred Requirements:
Master's degree
Key Skills:
Laboratory techniques Animal handling Record-keeping Data entry Communication and problem-solving
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