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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific, Veterinary Medicine
Job Description
The Balogh laboratory in the College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting a Laboratory Technician. This position is a research position where the candidate will function independently and responsibly while reporting directly to Dr. Orsolya Balogh. This candidate will also assist the primary investigator (PI) with operational oversight of the laboratory. This individual is expected to support research efforts focused on a canine model of reproductive conditions using a variety of techniques. The majority of time will be devoted to research efforts, with a smaller proportion of time devoted to lab maintenance, training, and oversight. Part time work is possible; percentage time and days per week worked are negotiable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Science degree or equivalent in Physiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or related discipline, or equivalent training and/or experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Experience with immunohistochemistry, and/or molecular assays, and/or Western blot or ELISA.
-Experience using word processing and spreadsheet software.
-Ability to work independently, organize, and assume responsibility.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience with cell culture techniques
-Participation in project writing and manuscript publication
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
commensurate with experience
Review Date
3/20/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Orsolya Balogh at obalogh@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: March 6, 2024
Applications close: March 27, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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