Research Assistant I - Human Performance/Exercise Physiology Division

The Human Performance/Exercise Physiology Division at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant I position.

About the Opportunity

Conduct rodent behavior assessments, animal breeding and genotyping. Experience with conducting histology, molecular procedures (Western blot, rtPCR, cutting, staining and analyses etc), and isolated vessel wire and pressure myography are preferred.

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 (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• 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. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Execute rodent behavior studies
• Perform tissue/organ harvest and processing when rodents are euthanized.
• Perform isolated vessel wire and pressure myography
• Conduct histology procedures on tissue sections obtained from harvest (cutting, staining and analyses).
• Maintain laboratory safety records, files and procedures.

Pay Grade: 15

• Bachelor Degree in biology, physiology, or related field.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience involving:
  
  
  
  • Previous experience with animal behavior testing.
  • Experience in conducting molecular studies.
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to meet deadlines, as well as prepare, present and report results effectively.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of co-investigators from diverse disciplines, orientations, and organization
• Experience in conducting animal behavior studies.
• Experience in conducting molecular studies.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.