Zebrafish Neuroscience Research Assistant

Virginia Tech; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Pan lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support basic lab management, animal husbandry, supply ordering, buffer preparation, and protocol organization while contributing to zebrafish research on brain development.

The ideal candidate will be organized, discreet, communicative, capable of working independently or in a team, and eager to gain hands-on experience in biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience within a

Qualifications

• Coursework in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field.
• Previous biomedical lab experience preferred.
• Safety and confidentiality compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Basic laboratory management and organization.
• Animal husbandry for zebrafish.
• Order supplies and maintain inventories.
• Prepare buffers and solutions.
• Maintain lab equipment and manuals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

MS Office

Database management

Animal handling

Education

Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry coursework

Job description

Virginia Tech's Pan lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support basic lab management, animal husbandry, supply ordering, buffer preparation, and protocol organization while contributing to zebrafish research on brain development.

The ideal candidate will be organized, discreet, communicative, capable of working independently or in a team, and eager to gain hands-on experience in biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience within a