Biomedical Research Technician - Animal Care & Lab

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking a Research Technician to support NIH-funded studies in cardiovascular disease, MASLD, inflammation, and thrombosis. The Li Laboratory seeks a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented candidate to perform essential molecular biology and animal husbandry tasks.

The role requires handling laboratory mice, maintaining colony records, and performing routine techniques under established protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field is required.
• Experience handling laboratory animals or willingness to learn.
• Basic lab techniques: PCR, Western blotting, and reagent prep.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and independent work ability.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry and monitor health of laboratory mice.
• Assist with mouse breeding, genotyping, weaning, and colony records.
• Conduct DNA, RNA, and protein extraction and quantification.
• Carry out PCR, gel electrophoresis, and Western blotting as needed.
• Prepare laboratory buffers/reagents and maintain notebooks/records.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time-management

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Science, or closely related field

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Western blotting

DNA/RNA/protein extraction

Mammalian cell culture

Job description

Marshall University is seeking a Research Technician to support NIH-funded studies in cardiovascular disease, MASLD, inflammation, and thrombosis. The Li Laboratory seeks a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented candidate to perform essential molecular biology and animal husbandry tasks.

The role requires handling laboratory mice, maintaining colony records, and performing routine techniques under established protocols.