"Research Technician"

Research Technician

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

The Ye Lab, led by Principal Investigator Qi Ye, Ph.D., at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Cancer Research Center in Washington, DC, is seeking a full-time Research Technician to join our team. Our research focuses on the interface of glial biology and brain cancer, with a particular emphasis on malignant glioma - the most aggressive and lethal form of primary brain tumor, which has seen little improvement in patient survival over the past decades. Utilizing genetically engineered mouse and human glioma models, our lab investigates how glioma cells interact with the tumor microenvironment to drive malignant progression.

Lab website: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/labs/ye.html

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage transgenic mouse lines, including tail tagging, genotyping (standard PCR), and maintaining detailed mouse inventory records.
2. Perform mouse harvesting and tissue processing.
3. Conduct DNA preparation (mini- and maxi-preps).
4. Support general lab operations, including ordering supplies, record-keeping, and instrument maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and acknowledgement of safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time-management skills.
• Experience in a professional or higher education research setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or training in Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, or a related scientific field, with an emphasis on wet lab experience.
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling in a research lab setting.
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with lab project management.

Pay Band 3

Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type Restricted

Salary Information Commensurate with experience

Hours per week 40

Review Date 3/20/2026

Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.