Blacksburg, VA30+ days ago
nWhat you'll do:\n\n Assist with rodent behavioral experiments related to pain and substance use \u00b7 Support ongoing projects through data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis\n Maintain animal colony records and assist with routine laboratory operations \n Prepare solutions, maintain equipment, and ensure compliance with lab protocols \n Participate in lab meetings and research discussions \n Contribute to abstracts, posters, and manuscripts (with opportunities for co-authorship)\n \nMentorship & lab culture: \n \nThis position is designed as a structured research training experience, not just a technical role. \n \nThe technician will receive: \n\n Hands-on training in experimental design, behavioral assays, and data interpretation \n Regular mentorship focused on graduate-school preparation, including advice on selecting programs, building a competitive application, and scientific writing & communication \n Opportunities to attend lab meetings, departmental seminars, and conferences as appropriate \n \nOur lab is team\u2011oriented, supportive, collegial, and inclusive.