Laboratory Technician - Department of Neuroscience - West Virginia University Research Corporation
Morgantown, WV
About the Job
Description
West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician with the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute/Department of Neuroscience
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is the premier multidisciplinary institute for patient care, research, and teaching in West Virginia and the region. We celebrated the opening of our new Innovation Center on May 15, 2019. The RNI’s flagship facilities are located on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, with more than 1,000 dedicated team members across five departments, patient care units, and research laboratories. Find out more about our outstanding works and contributions today at: https://wvumedicine.org/rni/rni-homepage/newsroom/
About the Opportunity
The Department of Neuroscience/Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician, joint between the laboratories of Morgan Bridi and Michelle Bridi. The selected candidate will support projects related to synapse and circuit function in models of stroke. The labs employ several neurophysiological approaches utilizing mouse models, including in vivo imaging, sleep studies, behavioral testing, and physiological recordings from acute brain slices.
At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• PTO
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of health insurance and various other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks
• And More!!
What you’ll do:
- Establish and administer day-to-day laboratory operations including: ensuring safety compliance, maintaining proper operation of research equipment, inventory and ordering of required supplies, and general housekeeping
- Perform day-to-day laboratory research activities such as: animal surgeries and injections; daily observations of animal health; collection of biological specimens; breeding colony maintenance; PCR and DNA extractions; histopathological processing and immunofluorescence of mouse tissues; behavioral testing.
- May be assigned independent project(s) and participate in the design of research studies, compile and analyze research data
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
- A minimum of six (6) months experience in a neuroscience research lab setting.Some experience with mice in a laboratory setting is preferred.
- General knowledge of the principles and practices of natural/biological sciences
- Effective oral and written communication
- Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment
- Ability to transport and stock laboratory supplies
- Ability to work with biohazardous materials and hazardous chemicals, successfully complete applicable safety training, and potentially undergo related medical monitoring
Due to the nature of this job, it may or may not require Medical Monitoring
The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.
The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC’s mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.