Research Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Research Technician in Virginia. The role involves managing transgenic mouse lines and supporting lab operations as the lab investigates glial biology and its relationship with brain cancer.

Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and ideally some educational background in a scientific field. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime, with a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and acknowledgement of safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Experience in a professional or higher education research setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage transgenic mouse lines including tail tagging and genotype.
• Perform mouse harvesting and tissue processing.
• Conduct DNA preparation, including mini- and maxi-preps.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Coursework in Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry

Tools

Basic molecular biology techniques

Job description

Job Description

The Ye Lab, led by Principal Investigator Qi Ye, Ph.D., at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center in Washington, DC, is seeking a full-time Research Technician to join our team. Our research focuses on the interface of glial biology and brain cancer, with a particular emphasis on malignant glioma – the most aggressive and lethal form of primary brain tumor, which has seen little improvement in patient survival over the past decades. Utilizing genetically engineered mouse and human glioma models, our lab investigates how glioma cells interact with the tumor microenvironment to drive malignant progression.

Lab website: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/labs/ye.html

Key Responsibilities

• Manage transgenic mouse lines, including tail tagging, genotyping (standard PCR), and maintaining detailed mouse inventory records.
• Perform mouse harvesting and tissue processing.
• Conduct DNA preparation (mini- and maxi-preps).
• Support general lab operations, including ordering supplies, record-keeping, and instrument maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and acknowledgement of safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time‑management skills.
• Experience in a professional or higher education research setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or training in Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, or a related scientific field, with an emphasis on wet lab experience.
• Hands‑on experience with rodent handling in a research lab setting.
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with lab project management.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non‑Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

6/15/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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