Ophthalmology Research Lab Technician

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

24 vacation days

18 sick days

Health insurance

401(a) retirement match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Biology Technician to support the Ophthalmology Department's lab operations in Morgantown under the PI. You will handle routine tasks, prepare reagents, maintain records, and assist investigators with experiments while following safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold a biology-related bachelor's degree with at least six months of laboratory experience. WVU offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a biological research laboratory setting
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Responsibilities

• Maintains and genotypes animal colonies.
• Prepares reagents as needed by the lab staff.
• Process orders for laboratory supplies.
• Prepare solutions and materials for laboratory experiments.
• Assist PI and other investigators in the laboratory with their experiments, as needed.
• Keep detailed records of research data, written and computerized logs of mouse colony censuses, material safety data sheets, and chemical inventories.
• Document, analyze, and present experimental results and discuss findings.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Cell culture media prep

Aseptic techniques

Microbiology procedures

Molecular biology protocols

Laboratory terminology

General lab equipment operation

Record keeping

Technical writing

Reading safety rules

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related science field

Tools

General laboratory equipment (pH meter, scales, pipette, centrifuges)

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking a Biology Technician to support the Ophthalmology Department's lab operations in Morgantown under the PI. You will handle routine tasks, prepare reagents, maintain records, and assist investigators with experiments while following safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates hold a biology-related bachelor's degree with at least six months of laboratory experience. WVU offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative work environment.