Research Assistant I, Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine — Lab Growth

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 annual leave days

18 sick days

401(a) retirement plan with 6% match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV seeks a Research Assistant I for the Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine lab. The role involves preparing reagents, cloning, protein expression/purification, cell culture, and data analysis while maintaining lab operations.

The candidate should have a life sciences degree and up to 6 months of lab experience, with strong teamwork and organizational skills. The position offers a 30-hour work week, with WVU benefits and opportunities to engage with cryo-EM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field required.
• 0-6 months of experience in lab/research.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of reagents
• Molecular cloning
• Protein expression and purification
• Cell culture
• Data processing and analysis
• Overall maintenance of laboratory

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV seeks a Research Assistant I for the Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine lab. The role involves preparing reagents, cloning, protein expression/purification, cell culture, and data analysis while maintaining lab operations.

The candidate should have a life sciences degree and up to 6 months of lab experience, with strong teamwork and organizational skills. The position offers a 30-hour work week, with WVU benefits and opportunities to engage with cryo-EM