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Laboratory & Research Specialist

  • 531188
  • Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
  • Biochemistry
  • Agriculture / Life Science
  • Staff
  • Virginia Tech

Job Description

The Food Analysis Laboratory Control Center (FALCC) in the Virginia Tech Department of Biochemistry seeks an experienced analytical chemist to perform quantitative analysis of nutrients and other components in foods according to established Standard Operating Procedures, in a high throughput laboratory.

Required Qualifications

Minimum B.S. degree in chemistry, food science and technology, biochemistry, or equivalent training and experience; Hands-on experience working in an analytical chemistry or similar laboratory performing quantitative analysis of organic compounds in biological samples, preferably foods, using wet chemical extraction techniques and precise measurements of mass and volume and standard laboratory equipment to achieve precise quantitative results; Detail oriented with the ability to follow instructions and SOPs but work relatively independently to accomplish assigned tasks, be competent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and have strong oral/written English communication skills; Must be able to work around all types of foods, including but not limited to dairy, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience preparing/homogenizing a wide variety of food samples for quantitative analysis of nutrients; Working full time in a high throughput laboratory performing quantitative analysis of food components; Experience performing quantitative analysis using GC and HPLC; Experience with mass spectrometry; Competence with statistical analysis software.

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

36,501 - 45,000

Review Date

10/13/2024 (Open until filled)

Additional Information

 

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

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Nancy Pennington at nconley@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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