Biomedical Research Assistant - Lab Operations & Data

Go VCE; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Johnstone Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC seeks a Research Assistant to support general laboratory operations, animal colony care, and in‑vitro data collection. The lab studies signaling, protein trafficking, vascular disease, and novel therapeutics, using cell culture, rodents, and human models.

The position involves supply management, coordinating experiments, preparing presentation data, and contributing to lab meetings; offers hands‑on training in

Qualifications

• Experience in a biomedical research laboratory.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational and safety compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily lab operations and animal colony care.
• Assist with in vitro data collection and experiments.
• Coordinate experiments and supply management.
• Prepare presentation data and contribute to lab meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time-management

Biomedical lab experience

Small animal handling

Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Data databases

Education

Biology or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Virginia Tech's Johnstone Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC seeks a Research Assistant to support general laboratory operations, animal colony care, and in‑vitro data collection. The lab studies signaling, protein trafficking, vascular disease, and novel therapeutics, using cell culture, rodents, and human models.

The position involves supply management, coordinating experiments, preparing presentation data, and contributing to lab meetings; offers hands‑on training in