(Part-Time) Research Assistant - Department of Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Part-Time) Research Assistant position.

About the Opportunity

This position will provide assistance to the Principal Investigator (PI) to collect scientific data for research projects in Ophthalmology. Responsibilities require some basic decision making and resourcefulness within available guides and precedents. Work effort impacts client services, program and project image, with nominal liabilities.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and execute biomedical research in the laboratory.
• Prepares reagent as needed by the lab staff.
• Process orders for laboratory supplies.
• Prepare solutions and materials for laboratory experiments.
• Assist PI and other investigators in the laboratory with their experiments, as needed.
• Keep detailed records of research data, written and computerized logs, material safety data sheets, and chemical inventories
• Document, analyze, and present experimental results and discuss findings.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

• Bachelor degree in biology, chemistry or engineering.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of experience with experiments/instrument analysis or lab work.
• 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

• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, organizational, and self-motivation skills.
• Skilled at using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
• Knowledge of general laboratory terminology. Knowledge of medical terminology would be helpful
• Ability to measure volumes and/or weights of chemicals, and apply mathematical concepts to calculate concentrations (in molar units) and prepare solutions according to precise specifications
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment (i.e. pH meter, scales, pipetmen, centrifuges, etc.) and the willingness and ability to learn new techniques, procedures, or protocols and apply them in an appropriate manner
• Ability to gather, understand and implement technical protocols from current literature.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.