Research Assistant I - Department of Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant I position.

About The Opportunity

This position will generate data that can support and provide the basis for grant applications, the lab requires consistent personnel to push the research forward in a timely manner.

Benefits

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefit
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s
• Wellness programs
  
  

What You'll Do

• Conduct primary laboratory research
• Maintaining mammalian cell cultures
• Performing experiments using mammalian cells
• Fluorescence microscopy
• Conducting their own independent research projects in the lab
• Molecular biology (cloning and PCR)
  
  

Pay Grade: 15

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology or related field.
• A minimum of 0-6 months of prior experience working in a research lab.
• 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

• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques.
• Fluorescence microscopy and mammalian cell culture. Training will be provided.
  
  

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu .

West Virginia University 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.

Job Posting

Aug 4, 2025

Posting Classification

Classified

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full-time