Zebrafish Neurobiology Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Pan lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke is hiring a part-time Research Assistant to support day-to-day lab operations. The incumbent will assist with basic lab management, animal care, supply ordering, buffer preparation, and equipment maintenance.

We seek a motivated candidate who can organize protocols and materials, work independently or as part of a team, and gain experience in biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience in a fast-paced academic setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and safety awareness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Basic laboratory management and daily operations.
• Animal husbandry and care for zebrafish models.
• Ordering supplies and maintaining inventory.
• Preparing buffers and solutions for experiments.
• Maintaining lab equipment and organizing manuals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Written and verbal communication

Independent and team work

Time-management

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Database proficiency

Laboratory bench work

Work with animals

Tools

PCR

Immunohistochemistry

In situ hybridization

Fluorescent imaging

Job description

Virginia Tech's Pan lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke is hiring a part-time Research Assistant to support day-to-day lab operations. The incumbent will assist with basic lab management, animal care, supply ordering, buffer preparation, and equipment maintenance.

We seek a motivated candidate who can organize protocols and materials, work independently or as part of a team, and gain experience in biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience in a fast-paced academic setting.