Research Technician

<p><strong>Job Description</strong></p> <p>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.<br><br>Lab website: <A HREF="" TARGET="_blank"> <br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br>1) Manage transgenic mouse lines, including tail tagging, genotyping (standard PCR), and maintaining detailed mouse inventory records.<br>2) Perform mouse harvesting and tissue processing.<br>3) Conduct DNA preparation (mini- and maxi-preps).<br>4) Support general lab operations, including ordering supplies, record-keeping, and instrument maintenance.</p> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul><li> Demonstrated organizational skills and acknowledgement of safety protocols. </li> <li> Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. </li> <li> Demonstrated communication skills. </li> <li> Ability to work independently and as part of a team. </li> <li> Ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time-management skills. </li> <li> Experience in a professional or higher education research setting. </li></ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul><li> Coursework or training in Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, or a related scientific field, with an emphasis on wet lab experience. </li> <li> Hands-on experience with rodent handling in a research lab setting. </li> <li> Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques. </li> <li> Experience with lab project management. </li></ul> <p><strong>Pay Band</strong></p> <p>3</p> <p><strong>Overtime Status</strong></p> <p>Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime</p> <p><strong>Appointment Type</strong></p> <p>Restricted</p> <p><strong>Salary Information</strong></p> <p>Commensurate with experience</p> <p><strong>Hours per week</strong></p> <p>40</p> <p><strong>Review Date</strong></p> <p>3/20/2026</p> <p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p> <p>The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.</p> <p><strong>About Virginia Tech</strong></p> <p>Dedicated to its motto, <em>Ut Prosim</em> (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an <a title="Original URL: Click or tap if you trust this link." href="">inclusive community</a> dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight <a title="Original URL: Click or tap if you trust this link." href="">undergraduate colleges</a>, a <a title="Original URL: Click or tap if you trust this link." href="">school of medicine</a>, a <a title="Original URL: Click or tap if you trust this link." href="">veterinary medicine</a> college, <a title="Original URL: Click or tap if you trust this link." href="">Graduate School</a>, and <a title="Original URL: Click or tap if you trust this link." href="">Honors College</a>. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous <a title="Original URL: Click or tap if you trust this link." href="">Extension offices</a> and <a title="Original URL: Click or tap if you trust this link." href="">research institutes</a>. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.</p> <p>Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and <a title="" href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">university shared governance</a>. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.</p> <p>Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.</p> <p>If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact <strong>Brittany Shelton</strong> at <strong><a href="mailto:sheltb@vtc.vt.edu">sheltb@vtc.vt.edu</a> </strong>during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.</p>

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