Job Description

The Agrawal Lab in the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech is seeking a part-time Laboratory Animal Care Technician to join our team to assist with the care of mosquitos and other laboratory projects. The Agrawal lab studies neural circuits underlying motor control. We use a variety of cutting-edge techniques, including quantitative behavior with machine vision-based tracking, optogenetics, in vivo neurophysiology, and EM-based circuit reconstruction. See the lab website () for more details. As a new lab, the position will feature lots of interaction and mentorship from Dr. Agrawal. Dr. Agrawal is committed to providing all members of the lab with scientific training and mentorship to help them pursue their career goals.

This position will assist the PI and other researchers in investigating the anatomy of sensorimotor circuits and how mechanosensory neurons contribute to controlling dynamic behaviors.

Required Qualifications

* BA or BS degree in biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or a related field
* Curiosity and enthusiasm for science
* Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities
* 3 months to 1 year laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications

* Background in sensorimotor circuits

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Review Date

1/3/2024

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

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