Biology Laboratory Technician position opening at VMI The Department of Biology at the Virginia Military Institute invites applications for a full-time laboratory and research technician beginning in July 2013.
Core responsibilities of the position include assisting with faculty research projects, preparing materials for upper-level biology labs, maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, and managing research purchases. Individuals in this position will be expected to work independently and as part of a team, to follow established research protocols, and to perform field and laboratory procedures. The position is state classified, full-time position, with benefits. Starting salary is negotiable based on credentials and experience. Applicants should have college coursework in biology or a related field of study. The ideal candidate will have experience with biochemical and molecular laboratory techniques and should have good technical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills to support an academic department of eight full-time faculty with state-of-the-art laboratories. Candidates must apply on-line at: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=170186 Applicants should submit a letter describing qualifications for this position, a resume, and three letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation should be sent to Dr. Anne Alerding, Chair, Lab Technician Search Committee, Department of Biology, VMI, Lexington, VA 24450 (alerdin...@vmi.edu<mailto:alerdin...@vmi.edu>). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability.
