Research Assistant- Shin Lab
Research Assistant- Shin Lab
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Job Description
A fulltime research assistant (lab manager) is sought for the lab of Dr. Sora Shin at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion (). This role will independently support research projects and oversee all research activities in the Shin lab. This position is a professional research position that is also expected to have the responsibilities of a Lab Manager include mouse colony maintenance and animal handling as well as general cell and molecular laboratory techniques. Additional duties include basic laboratory management including ordering supplies preparing buffers and solutions maintaining laboratory equipment and organization of lab manuals/protocols and research materials.
The Shin lab employs mice model systems and the range of methodologies include behavioral assay stereotaxic surgery in vivo imaging molecular cloning and confocal microscopy. Use of standard lab instrumentation e.g. centrifuges and PCRs are expected. A successful candidate should have proven experience in those areas and in working with tissue culture cells. The candidate would also be in charge of placing orders and maintaining the lab organized and in compliance with all regulations. Although the candidate will be involved in supporting many aspects of experimentation daily he/she in addition is expected to be the gotoperson for all trainees in the Shin lab.
Required Qualifications
Previous experience in a biomedical research laboratory is preferred but not required.
Ability to work with small animals including handling restraining tissue harvesting genotyping and monitoring animal welfare.
Ability to perform basic molecular cloning brain sectioning cardiac perfusion immunohistochemistry.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team. Proven success organizing and managing a large complex work load
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in bioscience neuroscience biology or related field with substantial relevant experience will be considered.
Previous laboratory experience with one or more of the following laboratory techniques strongly preferred:
Genotyping DNA cloning immunohistochemistry and Gene expression analysis using qPCR Tissue culture of mammalian cell lines and/or Fluorescence microscopy.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
4/1/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
