Laboratory TechnicianResearch Assistant
Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Population Health Sciences is hiring a part-time Laboratory Technician Research Assistant to work with a team of scientists working at the intersection of public health and environmental engineering. Primary responsibilities will include processing and analyzing water and biological samples in a BSL-2 laboratory setting performing accurate data entry sample tracking and laboratory record keeping maintaining laboratory equipment monitoring supplies and adhering to biosafety protocols. While the primary focus of this role is laboratory-based interested candidates may also have opportunities to participate in field work and data collection activities.
This role will have evening and occasional weekend hours. The initial appointment will be one year with extension contingent on performance and funding.
Required Qualifications
-Bachelors degree in a related field or an Associates degree in a related field with relevant experience
-Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a BSL-2 laboratory
- Demonstrated experience processing and analyzing water or other samples
Pay Band
3; Wage
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Starting at $16.83 an hour; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
Up to 29
Review Date
10/12/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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