Research Assistant

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Gilbertie Lab at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to complete general laboratory operations and aid in graduate students projects. Our lab focuses on the development of antimicrobial peptides from benchtop experiments to clinical research. This position will be in charge of maintaining the laboratory and instrumentation for these addition this position will provide graduate student experimental support be in charge of laboratory organization and cleanliness and be in charge of ordering laboratory supplies.

Required Qualifications

Must be flexible and enjoy fast-paced research environment
Must be an effective communicator and understand English as a primary language
Must have U.S. citizenship (cannot support or sponsor working visas)
Must have experience working in a microbiology laboratory and with BSL-2 pathogens
Must have experience with protein/peptide separation
Must have experience in drug discovery
BS in Biology Biochemistry Chemistry or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with microfiltration depth filtration and ultrafiltration using tangential flow filtration equipment
Experience with chromatography (both HPLC and FPLC)
Experience with prepping samples for mass spectrometry and analyzing proteomics experiments
Experience with lyophilization of peptides
Correct lab notebook and record keeping
Adaptability managing multiple projects at the same time
Handling veterinary species such as dogs cats horses cattle and pigs
Experience with large animal infectious disease models (no rodent only experience)
MS in Biology Biochemistry Chemistry or a related field

Pay Band

3; Wage

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Wage: starting at $18.00 an hour

Hours per week

Average 29 or as needed

Review Date

3/15/2026

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 eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors 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 numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Jessica Gilbertieat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job DescriptionThe Gilbertie Lab at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to complete general laboratory operations and aid in graduate students projects. Our lab focuses on the development of antimicrobial peptides from benchtop experiments to clinical...