The Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design (ANRD) at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Research Technician (Research Assistant). The Research Technician will manage lab safety and chemical hygiene regulations and procedures in the joint Plant Sciences and Genetics facilities, operate chromatography equipment in the Analytical Biochemistry Core Lab, and provide technical support to genetics, plant and crop sciences, and horticulture research projects in the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences at West Virginia University.
In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will:
Perform the responsibilities of the Chemical Hygiene and Safety Officer (CHO) for the Plant Sciences and Genetics Laboratories, implement Board of Risk and Insurance Management (BRIM) policies, act as lab safety liaison With the College's CHO; and maintain shared equipment.
Maintain and operate chromatography equipment and other shared equipment in the Analytical Biochemistry Core Lab, manage and maintain the clean room and tissue culture space, laminar flow hoods, autoclaves, coolers, plant tissue grinders, real-time PCR system and other shared equipment; oversee equipment maintenance, such as water purification systems and coolers.
Conduct laboratory experiments in the Plant Science and Genetics programs, such as maintain microorganism stock cultures and plant collections; data collection, management and analysis; supervise students in laboratories and instruct new students on the operation of lab equipment; and present scientific data.
Qualifications
Master's in Plant Science, Horticulture, Genetics, Biochemistry or related fields, or equivalent experience
Requirements
Experience operating, calibrating, and validating results from a wide variety of chromatography equipment
Effective communication, organizational, task management and computational skills
Familiarity with molecular biology procedures and techniques will be an advantage
Computer usage.
Environmental health and safety procedures, etc.
About WVU
At West Virginia University, we pride ourselves on a tireless endeavor for achievement. We are home to some of the most passionate, innovative minds in the country who push their limits for the sake of progress, constantly moving the world forward. Our students, faculty and staff make this institution one of the best out there, and we are proud to stand as one voice, one university, one WVU. Find out more about your opportunities as a Mountaineer at
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff and students, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Job Posting: Jan 29, 2020
Posting Classification: Non-Classified
Exemption Status: Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule: Full-time
Internal Number: 196802
About West Virginia University
West Virginia University, founded in 1867, has a long and rich history as a public, land-grant institution. WVU encourages scholarship and offers high-quality academic programs while serving the state of West Virginia and the nation. WVU statewide includes campuses in Beckley, Charleston, Keyser, Martinsburg and Morgantown – which has been ranked as a #1 Small City in America. WVU is an R1 Doctoral Research University (Highest Research Activity), one of only 115 nationwide. WVU offers 212 degrees throughout the 14 colleges and schools. Areas of specialty include STEM education, healthcare in Appalachia, shale gas utilization, radio astronomy and forensics. WVU researchers have helped confirm the existence of gravitational waves and uncovered diesel vehicle emissions discrepancies. Statewide, there are over 31,000 graduate and undergraduate students along with 190,000 alumni worldwide. WVU is reinventing West Virginia’s future by strengthening education, healthcare and broad-based prosperity.
