Job Description
Lab/Research Technician 1 - Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology Benefits of working at VCU 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 benefit, 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. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
Job Code 34051
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req7098
Unit School Of Medicine MBU
Department Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link Location VCU
Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities 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: Participatein research on the molecular neurobiology and genetics of alcohol or drug abuse.Perform standardized and specialized laboratory procedures (involves handlingand dissection of rodents, brain microinjections, RNA/DNA isolation, PCR, orRNAseq, cell culture, behavioral studies). Conduct experiments professionallyand accurately. Compile data; document and communicate findings to supervisor.Organize data into spreadsheets and/or graphs, perform statistical analyses anddistribute as requested. Conduct quality control studies and other data analysisof RNAseq data. Maintain lab cleanliness and equipment. Order supplies asneeded. Maintain lab records. Help coordinate general lab duties of other labmembers. Train graduate and summer students in various techniques used in thelaboratory.
Core Responsibilities: - Performstandardized and specialized laboratory procedures (involves handling anddissection of lab animals, brain microinjections, RNA/DNA isolation, RNAseq,Western blotting, sectioning and staining of brain tissue, immunofluorescencemicroscopy, etc.). Conduct experiments professionally and accurately
- Compiledata; document and communicate findings to supervisor. Organize data intospreadsheets and/or graphs, perform statistical or bioinformatics analysis asneeded and distribute as requested. Conduct quality control studies on RNAseqdata
- Readpertinent literature to fully understand principles and basis for research.Participate in laboratory meetings, including presentation of findings. Assistin preparation of data for inclusion in publications, grants or presentations
- Assistin maintaining lab cleanliness and equipment (some of which is very expensiveand sophisticated). Order supplies as needed. Maintain all lab records
- Assistin training graduate and undergraduate students in various techniques used inthe laboratory and general laboratory duties
Qualifications Minimum Hiring Standards: B.S. or B.A. degree in Psychology orNeuroscience. Must have hands-on actual research lab experience in: general labprocedures and terminology and ability to learn new tasks, knowledge ofscientific and technical principles, practices and regulatory requirements, laboratoryanimal (rodent) behavioral studies, and good communication and organizationalskills. Hands-on experience with brainimmunofluorescence microscopy imaging of multiple-labeled specimens isrequired.
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. Preferred Qualifications: Prefer experience with preparation and analysis of qRT-PCR data,research lab exposure to both animal model and human behavioral studies,laboratory or coursework exposure to studies on drug or alcohol use disorders.
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! FLSA University Employee
Job FTE 100
Exemption Status Non-Exempt
Restricted Position Yes
E-Class UF - University Employee FT
Job Category University Employee
ORP Eligible No
Salary Range $38,000 - $43,000
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date 5/25/2025
Contact Information for Candidates SOM HR
Documents Needed to Apply Virginia Commonwealth University
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Summer work,