Virginia Cooperative Extension
Research Assistant
Virginia Cooperative Extension, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description
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 Assistant 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.
Key Responsibilities 1) Manage transgenic mouse lines, including tail tagging, genotyping (standard PCR), and maintaining detailed mouse inventory records.
2) Perform mouse harvesting and tissue processing.
3) Conduct DNA preparation (mini- and maxi-preps).
4) Support general lab operations, including ordering supplies, record-keeping, and instrument maintenance.
Required Qualifications
Experience in a professional or higher education research setting.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework or training in Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, or a related scientific field, with an emphasis on wet lab experience.
Hands-on experience with rodent handling in a research lab setting.
Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques.
Experience with lab project management is a plus.
Pay Band
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
10 / 10 / 25
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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Key Responsibilities 1) Manage transgenic mouse lines, including tail tagging, genotyping (standard PCR), and maintaining detailed mouse inventory records.
2) Perform mouse harvesting and tissue processing.
3) Conduct DNA preparation (mini- and maxi-preps).
4) Support general lab operations, including ordering supplies, record-keeping, and instrument maintenance.
Required Qualifications
Experience in a professional or higher education research setting.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework or training in Biology, Neuroscience, Chemistry, or a related scientific field, with an emphasis on wet lab experience.
Hands-on experience with rodent handling in a research lab setting.
Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques.
Experience with lab project management is a plus.
Pay Band
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
10 / 10 / 25
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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