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Hourly Lab/Research Technician - Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

  • req6771
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23284
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Position Summary:

Welcome to the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Deb laboratories (http://deblabs.org/) are seeking a research assistant interested in working and gain experience in the area of Molecular Biology of Cancer. We are proud to provide research and learning environment that is moderate in size, not too big and not too small, with an atmosphere that is conducive to one-on-one interactions among all members of the laboratory and Massey Cancer Center including basic and clinical scientists. With state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation, our faculty, students and trainees are equipped to perform world-class research and robust, comprehensive educational opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Perform assigned research work as well as routine tasks in a research environment
  • Assist in performing assigned laboratory tasks without constant supervision
  • Assist staff in laboratory work
  • Clean and stock supplies to laboratories, clean glassware, maintain inventory, perform assays, set up and conduct experiments
  • Must be able to organize work, collect and analyze data, make calculations, prepare reports, keep records, and make independent decisions
  • Ability to complete assigned special projects with minimal supervision

Required Qualifications:
  • Higher education degree in one of the relevant scientific fields such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, etc. Relevant coursework as well as knowledge of lab equipment and procedures
  • Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU


The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.


This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

 

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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