Lab Research Assistant: Microbiology & Peptides

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); Híbrido; USD 27 000 - 35 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Virginia Tech's Gilbertie Lab in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Assistant to manage general laboratory operations and support graduate students on antimicrobial peptide projects.

The role includes maintaining equipment and facilities, organizing supplies, and assisting experiments in a fast-paced academic environment. A BS in a life science and microbiology experience are required.

Qualificações

• Must be flexible and enjoy fast-paced research environment.
• Must be an effective communicator and understand English as a primary language.
• Must have U.S. citizenship (cannot support or sponsor working visas).
• Must have experience working in a microbiology laboratory and with BSL-2 pathogens.
• Must have experience with protein/peptide separation.
• Must have experience in drug discovery.
• BS in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Complete general laboratory operations and aid in graduate students’ projects.
• Maintain the laboratory and instrumentation for these projects.
• Provide graduate student experimental support.
• Be in charge of laboratory organization and cleanliness.
• Be in charge of ordering laboratory supplies.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Microbiology lab experience

BSL-2 handling

Protein/peptide separation

Drug discovery

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Formação académica

BS in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Virginia Tech's Gilbertie Lab in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Research Assistant to manage general laboratory operations and support graduate students on antimicrobial peptide projects.

The role includes maintaining equipment and facilities, organizing supplies, and assisting experiments in a fast-paced academic environment. A BS in a life science and microbiology experience are required.