Research Assistant Job at West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV

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  • West Liberty University
  • West Liberty, WV

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Welcome to West Liberty University!

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees. Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will assist faculty and students with completion of research in biomedical research laboratory. Responsible for performing scientific experiments, ordering supplies, maintaining bacterial strains and cell culture lines, laboratory maintenance and cleaning, and working with undergraduate students in the laboratory.

Essential Functions of the position:


  • Perform scientific experiments. Record and analyze data accurately.

  • Manage laboratory inventory and ordering supplies.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, spectrometers, and
    centrifuges.
  • Prepare media and maintain bacterial cultures and cell lines.
  • Assist undergraduate and graduate students with designing and conducting
    experiments in the lab.
  • Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and workspaces. Troubleshoot and coordinate
    repairs of equipment as needed. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including
    the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Maintain up-to-date laboratory notebook and prepare graphs, tables, slides, and
    summaries of data when requested.
  • Complete all required university safety and training modules.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field required
  • 1-2 years' experience required; particularly in fields of microbiology and/or molecular biology.

Skills/Abilities:


  • Attention to Detail

  • Organization

  • Interpersonal communication

  • Integrity

  • Collaboration

Why you should apply:

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays. Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: -resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.

For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Wheeling: Live Here - Weelunk

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals. Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources athr@westliberty.edu.

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment.

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.

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