Laboratory Technician - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute/Department of Neuroscience

West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician with the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute/Department of Neuroscience

About the Opportunity

The laboratory technician will perform a combination of cell culture, animal behavior, and brain imaging studies to study the role of brain vascular dysfunction and systemic inflammation in brain injury and neurodegenerative disorders.

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)
* 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 various other benefits
* Dependent Education Scholarship
* WVU Perks
* And More!!

What you'll do:

• Maintain cell and tissue cultures
• Execute animal behavior and neuroimaging studies
• Perform with data analysis
• Assist with colony maintenance and post-surgical monitoring.
• Daily tasks will also include maintaining a clean and orderly lab environment.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or neuroscience with course work and lab experience in cell and molecular biology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience with cell culture, aseptic technique, and small animal handling is required.
• Previous experience with cell culture, aseptic technique, and small animal handling is required.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and cell culture.
• Ability to handle live rodents in experimental settings.
• Attention to detail and troubleshooting procedures.
• Comprehends and follows verbal instructions and written or published protocols.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for communicating effectively and courteously with PI and lab personnel.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Due to the nature of this job, it may or may not require Medical Monitoring

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.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC's mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.