Part-Time Lab Technician & Research Assistant (Water)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,991,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a part-time Laboratory Technician Research Assistant in Blacksburg to work in the Department of Population Health Sciences. Responsibilities include processing and analyzing water samples in a BSL-2 lab, data entry, sample tracking, and record keeping, with occasional field work.

The role requires a related degree and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Evening and weekend hours are possible; starting pay is $16.83 per hour with up to 29 hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate degree with relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze water and biological samples in a BSL-2 laboratory setting.
• Perform accurate data entry, sample tracking, and laboratory record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and monitor supplies while adhering to biosafety protocols.
• Opportunity to participate in field work and data collection as needed.

Skills

Data entry

BSL-2 lab experience

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree in related field with relevant experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a part-time Laboratory Technician Research Assistant in Blacksburg to work in the Department of Population Health Sciences. Responsibilities include processing and analyzing water samples in a BSL-2 lab, data entry, sample tracking, and record keeping, with occasional field work.

The role requires a related degree and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Evening and weekend hours are possible; starting pay is $16.83 per hour with up to 29 hours