Research Assistant

About the role

The Messenger Lab at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to complete general laboratory operations and aid in graduate students’ projects. Our lab focuses on assessment and delivery of analgesic therapeutics in large animal models, from benchtop experiments to clinical research. Specifically, we work with pigs, dogs, cats, and occasionally other species.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the laboratory and instrumentation for ongoing projects
• Write and maintain laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Animal Use Protocols (AUPs)
• Participate in experiments as desired
• Provide experimental support to graduate students
• Manage laboratory organization and cleanliness
• Order laboratory supplies

Requirements

• Flexible and enjoys a diverse and sometimes fast-paced research environment
• Effective communicator and fluent in English
• U.S. citizenship (cannot support or sponsor working visas)
• Experience working in a laboratory and/or with animals
• Experience with writing and following laboratory SOPs, AUPs, and maintaining excellent records/notebooks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chromatography (HPLC/UPLC/MS, etc.)
• Experience in drug discovery
• Experience with prepping samples for mass spectrometry and analyzing proteomics experiments
• Adaptability managing multiple projects at the same time
• Handling veterinary species such as dogs, cats, horses, cattle and pigs
• Experience with animal models of pain

Pay, Benefits, and Schedule

Pay Band 3
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type: Restricted
Salary Information: Commensurate with Experience

Additional Information

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