Biomedical Research Technician | Molecular & Animal Lab

Marshall University School of Pharmacy; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking a Research Technician to support NIH-funded research in the Li Laboratory, focusing on cardiovascular and MASLD-related pathways, inflammation, platelet biology, and thrombosis.

The role is full-time and at-will, with a three-month probationary period before a potential annual appointment contingent on funding and performance. Responsibilities include animal care, genotyping, and routine molecular biology tasks in a collaborative lab setting.

Qualifications

• Experience handling laboratory animals or willingness to learn.
• Basic laboratory skills including PCR, Western blotting, and preparation of reagents.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while following established laboratory protocols.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry and monitor health of laboratory mice.
• Assist with mouse breeding, genotyping, weaning, identification, and colony records.
• Perform routine lab techniques: DNA, RNA, protein extraction and quantification; PCR and gel electrophoresis; Western blotting; buffer/reagent prep; basic cell culture (preferred).
• Maintain inventory and supplies; prepare solutions and reagents.
• Keep accurate notebooks and electronic records; document experiments.
• Follow safety procedures and animal care guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory animal handling

PCR

Western blotting

Mammalian cell culture

Organization / attention to detail

Independent work

Communication / time management

Mouse colony management

Data analysis software knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ImageJ

GraphPad Prism

Job description

Marshall University is seeking a Research Technician to support NIH-funded research in the Li Laboratory, focusing on cardiovascular and MASLD-related pathways, inflammation, platelet biology, and thrombosis.

The role is full-time and at-will, with a three-month probationary period before a potential annual appointment contingent on funding and performance. Responsibilities include animal care, genotyping, and routine molecular biology tasks in a collaborative lab setting.