| Location | Blacksburg, VA |
Job Description
The Department of Population Health Sciences is hiring a part-time Laboratory Technician Research Assistant to work with a team of scientists working at the intersection of public health and environmental engineering. Primary responsibilities will include processing and analyzing water and biological samples in a BSL-2 laboratory setting performing accurate data entry sample tracking and laboratory record keeping maintaining laboratory equipment monitoring supplies and adhering to biosafety protocols. While the primary focus of this role is laboratory-based interested candidates may also have opportunities to participate in field work and data collection activities.
This role will have evening and occasional weekend hours. The initial appointment will be one year with extension contingent on performance and funding.
Required Qualifications
-Bachelors degree in a related field or an Associates degree in a related field with relevant experience
-Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a BSL-2 laboratory
Demonstrated experience processing and analyzing water or other samples
Pay Band
3
Wage
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Starting at 16.83 an hour commensurate with experience
Hours per week
Up to 29
Review Date
10122026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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