Research and Laboratory Specialist
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 43000 - 51000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) is seeking to hire a Research and Laboratory Technician to coordinate and perform the physical handling of over 50000 soil samples annually through the Virginia Tech Soil Testing Laboratory. This involves setup preparation storage and disposal of samples including equipment maintenance and modifications some supervision of work of others and the initial receipt of over $100000 per year via the mail. The labs test results are used to help educate farmers agribusiness personnel landscapers and homeowners about the efficient economical and environmental use of fertilizer and soil resources.
Required Qualifications
Ability to use basic tools and maintain lab and mechanical equipment; Ability to work effectively with others and provide direction and monitor work of others; Ability to work safely and accurately in a laboratory and to follow somewhat complex instructions; Ability to coordinate sample preparation and do mechanical troubleshooting independently; Ability to lift 50 lbs. and to repeatedly lift and carry up to 30 lbs. over short distances and above head level and to climb a flight of stairs several times per day and to work in environments of high soil dust high noise with strong acids and odors and adjacent to radio frequency electrical generators.
Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a standard high school course preferably in vocational or manual training with knowledge and experience in the sciences or agriculture and of general laboratory apparatus equipment reagents and techniques.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$43000-$51000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/07/2025
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. Rory Maguire at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- Genetics
- R
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
