Laboratory Technician - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated research technician to join Dr. Rong Liu's laboratory, located within the Health Science Center at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Our research focuses on investigating the functions of molecular motor proteins in visual and auditory mechanisms. Our lab uses a combination of in vitro reconstitution, single-molecule biophysics, quantitative imaging, and cell biological approaches to pursue these questions. The successful candidate will conduct independent research and collaborate within the team as well as with other scientists in the field. The individual will also receive dedicated mentorship to support their transition to the next stage of their scientific career.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of health insurance and other benefits
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks

What You'll Do

• Molecular cloning and generating plasmids for expressing proteins in cells
• Eukaryotic cell based protein expression and purification
• Mammalian cell culture and confocal microscopy
• Collaborating with team members to interpret data, generate hypotheses, and design follow-up experiments
• Mentoring students and junior lab members
• Presenting research findings at lab meetings and national conferences
• Overall maintenance of laboratory as a part of the team

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Lab research experience including molecular cloning and protein purification is preferred. Undergraduate research/laboratory experience is acceptable
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory environment and appropriate procedures
• Knowledge in general cell biology and molecular techniques
• Ability to prepare reagents
• Ability to use Microsoft office and other related lab software/applications
• Skilled at using general laboratory equipment
• Good organization skills and self-motivation
• Willingness and ability to learn new protocols/procedures in a rapid manner
• Ability to get along with others in a group setting

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.