Research Technician

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a motivated candidate for a technical role related to the NSF EPSCoR award for functional neuroscience. You will provide technical support in confocal microscopy and biological imaging, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work with various users. Responsibilities include managing equipment, performing sample preparation, and supporting research efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience with biological imaging and tissue preparation.
• Preferred: Master's degree in a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of confocal microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Manages scheduling and training for grant-related instruments.
• Performs technician-assisted sample preparation and imaging.
• Maintains a data management workflow for imaging files.

Skills

Communication

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics or related field

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Optics

Job description

We seek a motivated candidate to fill a technical position in support of activities related to the NSF EPSCoR Track I award “West Virginia Network for Functional Neuroscience and Transcriptomics (WV- NFNT )”. The successful candidate will provide training and other support activities for confocal microscopy, sample preparation, and for other research activities as required and assigned. The successful candidate must be independently driven to keep abreast of current techniques in biological imaging, and how imaging intersects with other disciplines such as big data -omics science. Furthermore, the candidate must possess good communication skills and be able to work effectively with a variety of users.

Duties include

· Manages day-to-day scheduling, training, and basic maintenance of grant-related instruments, as needed.

· Performs technician-assisted sample preparation, sectioning, and imaging.

· Maintains a data management workflow for imaging files and other data.

· Coordinates with faculty and student users.

· Sits on the steering committee for grant-related instrument.

· Other related duties as assigned or required.

This position is grant funded and the employment is at will.

Location

Location MU - Marshall University

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics or related field.

Experience

Experience with microscopy, biological imaging, and tissue preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or related field.

Experience

Experience with or strong working knowledge of confocal microscopy, optics, lasers, or instrument maintenance.

Posting Number

Posting Number MR0782

Open Date

Open Date 05/05/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics or related field?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755