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A part-time technician position is available in the laboratory investigating brain response to emotional distress using animal models. The responsibilities include managing mouse colony, running behavioral tests on mice, immunohistochemical analyses of brain tissues and assistance with general lab needs.

Good communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to recognize abnormal behavior and clinical signs in laboratory animals.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions.

Prior laboratory experience is desirable but not absolutely necessary.

Must be able to work during afternoon hours.

E-mail a letter describing your interests and experience, CV and names of three references to: Alexei Morozov at alexeim@vtc.vt.edu

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