Research Technician

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University is seeking a Research Technician to support NIH-funded studies in cardiovascular disease, MASLD, inflammation, and thrombosis. The Li Laboratory seeks a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented candidate to perform essential molecular biology and animal husbandry tasks.

The role requires handling laboratory mice, maintaining colony records, and performing routine techniques under established protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field is required.
• Experience handling laboratory animals or willingness to learn.
• Basic lab techniques: PCR, Western blotting, and reagent prep.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and independent work ability.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry and monitor health of laboratory mice.
• Assist with mouse breeding, genotyping, weaning, and colony records.
• Conduct DNA, RNA, and protein extraction and quantification.
• Carry out PCR, gel electrophoresis, and Western blotting as needed.
• Prepare laboratory buffers/reagents and maintain notebooks/records.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Time-management

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Science, or closely related field

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Western blotting

DNA/RNA/protein extraction

Mammalian cell culture

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Banner Position Number R10912 Position Title Research Technician Classification Title MURC-Biological Scientists Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130 Job Description

The Li Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marshall University is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Research Technician to support NIH-funded research investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), inflammation, platelet biology, and thrombosis.

This is a full-time, at-will position. The successful candidate will complete a three-month probationary period before transitioning to an annual appointment, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry and monitor the health and welfare of laboratory mice.


• Assist with mouse breeding, genotyping, weaning, identification, and colony record keeping.


• Perform routine laboratory techniques, including:




• DNA, RNA, and protein extraction and quantification


• PCR and gel electrophoresis


• Western blotting


• Preparation of laboratory buffers and reagents


• Basic mammalian cell culture (preferred)




• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure adequate laboratory supplies.


• Prepare common laboratory solutions and reagents.


• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, electronic records, and experimental documentation.


• Follow established laboratory safety procedures and institutional animal care guidelines.

Location: MURC - Marshall University Research Corporation

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate upon education, experience and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Animal Science, or a closely related field.

Experience

• Experience handling laboratory animals or a willingness to learn.


• Basic laboratory skills, including PCR, Western blotting, and preparation of laboratory reagents.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently while following established laboratory protocols.


• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Previous experience with mouse husbandry, colony management, and basic mouse surgical procedures.


• Experience with mammalian cell culture.


• Familiarity with ImageJ, GraphPad Prism, or other scientific data analysis software.


• Previous experience working in an academic research laboratory