Hourly Lab Technician - Pharmacology and Toxicology

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology

Department Summary: The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an outstanding education of professional and graduate students as well as to cutting edge research. The atmosphere of the department is one of congeniality and collaboration. Alumni of the department have achieved prominent roles in academia, industry, and government. The goal of the department is to contribute to improved health through a better understanding of the mechanism of action of safer and more effective therapies. The education of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who have the potential to become independent, highly regarded scientists and excellent teachers in pharmacology is a priority.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Hourly Lab Technician will assist with studying reward, dependence and pain by using mouse models. The Hourly Lab Technician will also results and report to supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Undergraduate or a B.S. in Chemistry or Biology or equivalent
• Prior experience in administering drugs to rodent lab animals is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience with models of pain
• Willingness to learn biochemical and molecular biology techniques such as PCR and western blot

Salary Range: $20-$25/hr

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 20-25

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: Lab/Research Technician 1 - 82761

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

Contact Information:

Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org