Banner Position Number R10150 Position Title Research Technician I Classification Title MURC-Misc Other Technicians Department SOM-Pharmacology - RC5210 Job Description
The Department of Biomedical Sciences seeks to fill a Research Assistant I position to work in the Appalachian Natural Product Research Program.
Duties will involve basic laboratory responsibilities to include, but not limited to, making solutions, assisting with experiments in isolation of potential medicinal compounds from plant materials, conducting assays to include C. elegans and cell culture experiments, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining equipment and glassware, keeping records, and assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations and publications.
Work will primarily be conducted at the Robert W. Coon Education Building, located on the grounds of the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center, Huntington, WV.
Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity
Required Qualifications
Education
Applicants should possess a B.S. degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field
Experience
Familiarity with common software programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Education Experience
Previous experience with C. elegans models and natural product research is not required but is desirable.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MR0874 Open Date 06/26/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary