Research Technician, School of Medicine / Neurosurgery

Summary

A research technician position is available in Limbrick’s lab at the Virginia Commonwealth University,
Richmond, VA, USA. The lab focuses on both basic and translational research areas. Projects include
analysis of neuroinflammation in cerebrospinal fluid clinical samples, in vitro modulation of immune
cells, and histological analysis of relevant developmental brain areas of different models.

The lab technician will conduct/assist animal work including surgery, drug administration, behavior
tests, perfusion, and maintaining mouse colonies. Assist other staff and students in the completion of
protocols such as tissue processing, histological and immunohistological staining, Western blotting,
microscopic analysis, etc. Other jobs include ordering supplies, inventorying, and maintenance of
laboratory supplies, and disposal of biohazardous materials.

Typical Duties

• Animal handling including all animal surgical procedures, drug administration, behavior testing,
perfusion, tissue collection, and processing.
• Tissue processing, immunostaining, and stereological quantification.
• General lab management: chemical and animal inventories; orders for supplies for all lab
personnel; routine maintenance of lab equipment.

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field is required.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Experience in working with animals and cultures.
• Background in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of safe laboratory practices is required for all job duties.
Experience in a biology research lab is preferred

Position is Open Until Filled

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

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. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

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!

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.

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.

UNIVERSITY JOB CODE: Lab/Research Technician 1-3 (34051N - 34053N)