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Virginia Tech is Hiring a Lab & Research Spec Near Blacksburg, VA

Job DescriptionThis individual is expected to support the research on viral vaccines and therapeutics using gnotobiotic (Gn) pig models and will be mostly involved in daily collection of rectal/nasal swab samples from Gn pigs, process swab, blood and intestinal content samples; assistant in preparing and administering various inoculums to Gn pigs; perform euthanasia of Gn pigs, and processes tissue samples and isolates mononuclear cells from lymphoid tissues of necropsied Gn pigs during animal experiments. This person is also responsible in performing daily data entry to Gn pig sample logbooks and/or databases, and compile sample and animal lists for each research project according to specific instructions from the principal investigator. This person is also expected to perform the daily housekeeping of the laboratories.
Required QualificationsThis person must be highly organized and assume responsibility, flexibility and versatility to be able to work on different laboratory duties and work with different personalities; have excellent data entry, management and record keeping skill and experience; and have good communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient with MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint software.
Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working with Gn pigs; working in a BSL-2 laboratory; and handling biological samples from animals or humans.
Pay Band3; Salary
Appointment TypeRestricted
Salary InformationSalary-Commensurate with experience
Review Date7/14/24
Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia TechDedicated 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 Lijuan Yuan at lyuan@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Accommodations

SALARY

$61k-86k (estimate)

POST DATE

07/03/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/31/2024

WEBSITE

vt.edu

HEADQUARTERS

SUFFOLK, VA

SIZE

7,500 - 15,000

FOUNDED

1872

CEO

JAY T PATEL

REVENUE

$1B - $3B

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Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech takes a hands-on, engaging approach to education, preparing scholars to be leaders in their fields and communities. As the commonwealths most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers 215 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to 31,000 students and manages a research portfolio of $450 million. The university fulfills its land-grant mission of transforming knowledge to practice through technological leadership and by fueling economic growth and job creation locally, regionally, and... across Virginia. More
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