Lab/Research Technician - Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine

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 Lab/Research Technician will provide expert technical assistance to the principle investigator and assist in the daily running of experiments in a neuroscience lab investigating alcohol misuse. Duties include wet bench applications, rodent handling, rodent survival surgery and behavioral testing. Additional duties include reagent ordering and maintenance of stocks and solutions, maintaining a laboratory notebook, routine lab glassware washing. Some techniques to be used include qPCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry and nucleic acid isolation. The ideal candidate will have experience in rodent handling, behavioral testing and survival surgeries. The applicant will learn how to work independently and in collaboration with other people, improve communication skills, organize laboratory, data analysis, and use of various basic software.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in chemistry and biology (bachelor’s degree required)
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to follow instruction and learn new techniques
• Proficient with quantitative data management and analyses programs
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Endnote
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience preferred
• Post-bachelor's degree is preferred

Salary Range: $40k-$45k

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 1

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 34051-34053 - Lab/Research Technician(1-3)

Contact Information:

Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org