Job DescriptionA full-time research technician position is available in the Jarome lab investigating sex-specific molecular mechanisms of fear memory formation in the brain. The lab uses a combination of common rodent behavioral paradigms with a variety of biochemical assay and molecular-genetic approaches to study the neurobiology of learning and memory, including CRISPR-dCas9, transcriptomics and proteomics. For this position, the research technician will be responsible for conducting experiments and analyzing data for a funded project on the sex-specific role of ubiquitin-proteasome signaling in fear memory formation across the lifespan. Specific responsibilities include animal (rat) handling, training and surgery (stereotaxic), brain tissue collection and dissection, and performing a variety of biochemical and molecular genetic assays as directed by the principal investigator. The successful applicant may be asked to train other lab personnel as needed by the principal investigator and can be involved in manuscript preparation if desired.Required QualificationsExperience working with rodents in a laboratory setting, including prior experience handling and performing behavioral training with rats; Experience with basic/common molecular biology techniques (i.e., pipetting, western blotting, etc.) in a research laboratory (not classroom) setting. The successful applicant needs to have good communication and organization skills and be able to work in a team environment.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience working with aged (~2 years old) rats; Prior experience with university ordering systems (i.e., HokieMart) and knowledge of IACUC and IBC protocol procedures.Pay Band2Appointment TypeRestrictedSalary InformationCommensurate with experienceReview Date04/12/2024Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(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 inclusive communitydedicated 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 undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicinecollege, Graduate School , andHonors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including theInnovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerousExtension offices andresearch centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.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, 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.If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Kathryn Medler at ****** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
