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Laboratory Technician - School of Pharmacy/Basic Pharmaceutical Science 26446
Description
The School of Pharmacy Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician position.
About The Opportunity
Serves as a researcher in the field of organic synthetic chemistry of advanced bioimaging probes (EPR/NMR) at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy at West Virginia University.
A position is available in Dr. Driesschaert’s group in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy. The successful candidate will work on the synthesis and characterization of spin traps for biomedical electron paramagnetic resonance applications. Candidates with an interest in organic chemistry and analytical chemistry are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
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:
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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting
: Apr 22, 2025
Posting Classification: Research Corporation
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule
: Full-time
Description
The School of Pharmacy Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Laboratory Technician position.
About The Opportunity
Serves as a researcher in the field of organic synthetic chemistry of advanced bioimaging probes (EPR/NMR) at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy at West Virginia University.
A position is available in Dr. Driesschaert’s group in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy. The successful candidate will work on the synthesis and characterization of spin traps for biomedical electron paramagnetic resonance applications. Candidates with an interest in organic chemistry and analytical chemistry are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
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
- Synthesis of EPR spin traps.
- Characterization of the new compounds.
- Preliminary evaluations of the probe in vitro
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
- A minimum of 0-6 months of laboratory experience.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
- Basic background in organic and physical chemistry acquired through bachelor-level courses.
- Basic background in biomedical electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging.
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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting
: Apr 22, 2025
Posting Classification: Research Corporation
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule
: Full-time
