Temporary Research Assistant - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Research Assistant for WVU. This position will assist with research endeavors to expand and build a team. We are aiming to maintain or increase the productivity of the lab.

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)

Pay Grade: 15

Length of Assignment: Approximately 8 months

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology or related field.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience involving:
  
  
  
  • Prior experience 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 and mammalian cell culture. Training will be provided.

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