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Laboratory Technician - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025
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 would like to hire a full-time technician to assist with research endeavors. We are aiming to maintain or increase the productivity of the lab. Maintaining our workforce is critical to our productivity.

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

  • Conduct primary laboratory research
  • Maintaining mammalian cell cultures
  • Performing experiments using mammalian cells
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Conducting their own independent research projects in the lab
  • Molecular biology (cloning and PCR)
  • Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology or related field.
  • A minimum of six (6) months of experience in the following:
    • Working in a research lab
  • 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

  • Familiarity with molecular biology techniques
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Mammalian cell culture.
  • Training will be provided.

About Research Corporation

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 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.

Job Posting

Apr 3, 2025

Posting Classification

Research Corporation

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full-time

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