Neuroscience Lab Technician — Drosophila Research & Ops

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Ni Laboratory in the School of Neuroscience seeks a motivated laboratory technician to support active research projects and run daily lab operations. The role allocates about 70% to research, starting with studying sensory processing in spotted-wing drosophila, and about 30% to keep the lab well organized and compliant.

Responsibilities include maintaining fly stocks, preparing fly food, keeping accurate records, managing supplies, and coordinating routine orders.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in Neuroscience, Biology, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in neuroscience research.
• Basic familiarity with biological laboratory environments and fundamental chemistry.
• Willingness to perform fruit fly research.
• Comfortable working with live animals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fly stocks and prepare fly food.
• Maintain accurate records for the lab.
• Manage laboratory supplies and coordinate routine orders.
• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory.
• Support ongoing research projects, starting with sensory processing in spotted-wing drosophila.

Skills

Strong interest in neuroscience

Willingness to work with fruit flies

Comfortable with live animals

Education

BS in Neuroscience, Biology, or related discipline

Tools

Confocal imaging

Two-photon microscopy

Electrophysiology

Molecular neuroscience basics

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Virginia Tech's Ni Laboratory in the School of Neuroscience seeks a motivated laboratory technician to support active research projects and run daily lab operations. The role allocates about 70% to research, starting with studying sensory processing in spotted-wing drosophila, and about 30% to keep the lab well organized and compliant.

Responsibilities include maintaining fly stocks, preparing fly food, keeping accurate records, managing supplies, and coordinating routine orders.