Virology Research Lab Technician — Mosquito-Borne Viruses

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospitality of lab team

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Research Laboratory Technician to support NIH-funded research on mosquito-borne viruses, including Zika and chikungunya. The role involves initiating experiments in virology and molecular biology, cell culture, and mosquito rearing, with data analysis and lab maintenance. It is a one-year commitment with potential extension based on funding and performance.

A criminal conviction check is required; the position is non-exempt and pays starting at $36,501.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or related field; ability to learn new procedures; strong organization skills; self-motivated, high initiative, and proactive to get things done without being told; ability to assume responsibility for your work; ability to work on more than one project simultaneously; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organization, attention to detail, and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and carry out experiments across virology, vector biology, and molecular biology.
• Perform 2D and 3D cell culture, mouse infection studies, and mosquito rearing and transmission experiments.
• Support nucleic acid sequencing and data compilation and analysis; maintain lab equipment and records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Research Laboratory Technician to support NIH-funded research on mosquito-borne viruses, including Zika and chikungunya. The role involves initiating experiments in virology and molecular biology, cell culture, and mosquito rearing, with data analysis and lab maintenance. It is a one-year commitment with potential extension based on funding and performance.

A criminal conviction check is required; the position is non-exempt and pays starting at $36,501.00.