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Lab & Research Technician 1 - Dept. of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine

  • req7637
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23284
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
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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:

Perform routine tasks in a research environment. Assist in performing assigned laboratory tasks without constant supervision. Assist staff in laboratory work. 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform enzymatic assays using both radioactive and non-radioactive isotopically labeled subtrates
  • Culture and transfection of mammalian cell lines
  • Perform Western Blotting and PCR analysis
  • Plasmid preparation
  • Buffer preparation
  • Document results in a laboratory notebook

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Background in Biology
  • Basic understanding of biochemical principles

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience in a laboratory setting
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a group environment
  • Good communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have experience in a biochemistry laboratory. Skills preferred include:
  • Tissue culture
  • Enzmatic assays
  • PCR
  • Standard molecular biology techniques


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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