Research Assistant - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

Description

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an (Onsite) Research Assistant.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated research assistant to join our laboratory, located within the Health Science Center of WVU in Morgantown, WV. Our research focuses on membrane receptors, such as G-protein coupled receptors, whose mutations are linked to various cardiovascular, neurological, or metabolic diseases. We apply interdisciplinary approaches including cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology to understand the structure and function of these receptors, as well as seek therapeutics to treat related diseases.

The selected candidate will learn cutting-edge technologies including the state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopy, perform independent research, and present at our weekly group meetings. Successful candidates should also have exceptional documentation and organizational skills for research and lab operations in addition to excellent teamwork skills.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service
• 18 sick days per year
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Lab logistics
• Preparation of reagents
• Molecular cloning
• Protein expression and purification
• Cell culture
• Data processing and analysis
• Mentoring junior lab members
• Overall maintenance of laboratory

Pay Grade: 15

Qualifications

• Bachelors in life sciences or related field
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience in the following: Lab research experience including molecular cloning and protein purification is preferred
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.