CMRL Laboratory Technician

About the role

The Collaborative Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory (CMRL) in the Research and Graduate Studies department of the Virginia‑Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is a 2,600 gsf shared laboratory supporting clinical veterinary research. The laboratory technician will work in a collaborative environment with faculty, clinical residents, and graduate students, performing wet‑lab work and providing technical guidance and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform nucleic acid extraction, real‑time and conventional PCR, cell culture, ELISA, flow cytometry, and animal experiments.
• Provide technical guidance and training to lab users on the above techniques.
• Oversee inventory and supply management, including ordering and receiving supplies.
• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance.
• Interact with the Lab Manager and RGS office personnel as needed.
• Help maintain a welcoming environment that promotes collaboration among diverse faculty and graduate students.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and contribute to research publications when possible.
• Demonstrate good aseptic technique and uphold laboratory safety standards.

Required qualifications

• BS in Life Sciences.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Teamwork: ability to work well with others and facilitate collaboration.
• Initiative: ability to work independently with attention to detail and good time management.
• Teachability: interest in learning new techniques and taking on new projects.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with a broad range of laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in PCR and ELISA.
• Experience maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Experience working with diverse faculty and graduate students.
• Strong interpersonal and time‑management skills.
• Good aseptic technique.

Pay

Pay Band 3; starting salary $45,000, commensurate with experience. Position is non‑exempt and eligible for overtime.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40+ hours per week.

Additional information

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal conviction check.