Part Time Research Assistant
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Job no: 533998
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Fralin Biomedical Res. Institute
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific
The Shin Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support cutting-edge neuroscience projects. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of experimental neuroscience and computational data analysis, making it ideal for motivated individuals interested in pursuing graduate or medical training. Lab Website: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/labs/shin.html
This position combines hands-on laboratory research with computational/programming experience (MATLAB/Python), along with lab management responsibilities such as supply ordering and record keeping. Successful candidates will thrive in a diverse scientific environment, gain exposure to advanced techniques, and contribute to ongoing projects investigating brain circuits and behavior.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform laboratory experiments following established protocols.
• Maintain precise, well-organized records of experiments and tissue samples.
• Assist in rodent handling, brain anatomy research, and molecular techniques
• Compile and analyze experimental data using MATLAB, Python, or other coding tools.
• Communicate findings clearly with other researchers.
• Ensure all procedures comply with research protocols and ethical standards.
• Manage laboratory supplies and assist with organizational tasks.
• Contribute to a well-functioning team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Strong interest in computational coding/programming (MATLAB, Python) and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prior research experience in biology, neuroscience, or a related field
• Degree or coursework in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related discipline (or equivalent training/experience).
• Prior experience in academic or research laboratory settings.
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Commensurate with Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Dedicated 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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, 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.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at sheltb@vtc.vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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