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

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  • 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:

The Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine is in search of a Lab Technician to do the following:
  • Perform 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

Core Responsibilities:
  • Lab maintenance and running of the lab
  • Doing research experiments under the guidance of the Supervisor

Minimum Hiring Standards:
  • 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
  • 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 staff member at VCU.

Essential Qualifications:
  • Experience in mammalian cell culture
  • Experience in PCR and molecular cloning
  • Experience in DNA preparation, restriction digestions, running gels, imaging etc


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.

University Job Code: 34051

ORP Eligible: No

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

 

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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