Job Description
A part-time Research Technician is being sought for the lab of Dr. Zhi Sheng at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC () in Roanoke, Virginia.
We are looking for a Research Technician that can work in an hourly wage capacity who has interest and experience in a cancer biology lab.
The Sheng lab employs several different model systems such as cell culture, 3D organoids, and mouse models to study cancer, including but not limited to glioblastoma and melanoma.
Under supervisor's direction and oversight, the Research Technician will learn and perform the experiments described below in an hourly wage capacity and collaboratively with other lab members.
Experiments often being carried out in the Sheng lab include computational analyses, routine tissue culture, cell-based assays such as cell viability / toxicity assays, molecular biology assays such as plasmid transfection, viral transduction, or western blotting, imaging studies such as confocal fluorescence or live cell microscopy, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, mouse experiments such as tumor cell injection and administration of cancer drugs, and histological and pathological analysis of mouse tissues.
Additional duties include contribution to data analysis, preparation and maintenance of cell culture reagents and other reagents for molecular and cell biology, and routine lab management.
The position available will range in length based on performance and can be renewed as needed. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking for part time work, students, or others looking to expand their experience in the research field.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated research experience
- Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully and comfortable with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment exercising judgment and high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework or training in biology, chemistry, or related field.
Pay Band
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate
Review Date
5 / 3 / 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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