Research Assistant - Department of Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Medicine

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.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Cellular and Genetic Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Welcome to the Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine (CMGM).  The laboratory of Swati Deb is seeking a research assistant interested in working and gaining 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

Qualifications:

Minimum 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
• 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

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

University Job Code: 34051

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!

Salary Range:$35,000

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Agreement: Onsite

Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org