Research Assistant - Department of Biology

The Department of Biology in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant.

About the Opportunity

Candidate will have an active role in conducting experiments focused on addressing neuroscience questions using a variety of in vivo, molecular, and imaging techniques. The ability to read and interpret neuroscience grants will benefit the ability to conduct experiments aligned with the funded projects in the lab. Candidate will also help maintain the operation of the lab's zebrafish animal facility.

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

• Perform experiments and may assist in the development of the experimental design related to grant funded projects
• Analyze and interpret biological and genomic data
• Read and interpret grants related to neuroscience research using zebrafish as a model system
• Support operation of an animal satellite facility

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• A minimum of six (6) months of related lab experience which may include student experience in a lab setting.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

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.