CMRL Laboratory Technician

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory (CMRL) at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Laboratory Technician. The role supports diverse research projects and provides training in key molecular and cellular techniques.

Primary duties include wet lab work, inventory oversight, and coordinating equipment maintenance, with opportunities to contribute to publications. A collaborative, teachable attitude is valued in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences is required.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is required.
• Teamwork: ability to work well with others and facilitate collaboration.
• Initiative: working independently with attention to detail and good time management.
• Teachability: willingness to learn new lab techniques and take on new projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet lab work and provide training in nucleic acid extraction, real-time and conventional PCR, cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, and animal experiments.
• Oversee inventory and supply management, coordinate routine equipment maintenance, and assist with ordering and receiving supplies.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Teachability

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

BS in Life Sciences

Job description

Job Description

The Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory (CMRL) in the Research and Graduate Studies (RGS) department within the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) has an opening for a Laboratory Technician. The CMRL is a 2600 gsf laboratory shared among faculty, clinical residents, and graduate students in all departments of VMCVM to conduct clinical veterinary research in a collaborative environment.

The technician will perform wet lab work and provide technical guidance and training for nucleic acid extraction, real-time and conventional PCR, cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, animal experiments, etc. This role will support diverse research projects. The technician will also help oversee inventory and supply management, coordinate routine equipment maintenance, and assist with ordering and receiving supplies. The position will report to the Lab Manager, Michelle Todd, and will interact with RGS office personnel as needed. The position may also provide opportunities to contribute to research publications.

The ideal candidate will provide a welcoming environment for lab users, promote collaboration, manage multiple projects efficiently, and demonstrate a teachable attitude, willing to learn new lab methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences
• Experience in a laboratory environment
• Teamwork: Ability to work well with others and facilitate collaboration
• Initiative: Working independently with attention to detail and good time management
• Teachability: An interest in learning new techniques and taking on new projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory techniques
• Proficient in PCR and ELISA
• Experience with maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Experience working with diverse faculty and graduate students
• Good interpersonal and time-management skills
• Good aseptic technique

Pay Band

3; Salary

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $45,000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

10/5/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, 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 offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Michelle Todd at [e-mail] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.