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Job Description
Job Description
The position is responsible for providing technical support for the Yuan Laboratory at Virginia Tech. The individuals report directly to Dr. Lijuan Yuan. Duties will involve performing animal procedures in a gnotobiotic pig facility and assisting research projects in immunology and virology in a BSL2 lab.
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of a bachelor of science degree in Biology Animal Science Microbiology or a closely related field.
Highly organized and assume responsibility flexibility and versatility to be able to work on different laboratory duties and work with different personalities
Excellent data entry management and record-keeping skill and experience
Current work permit in the US
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in projects using gnotobiotic pigs and in BLS2 lab.
Experienced in immunology/virology assays
Prior experience working with pigs
Pay Band
3; salary
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Starting at $36501; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
9/12/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated 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 eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Lijuan Yuan at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
