Hourly Lab Technician - Pharmacology and Toxicology

About the role

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. 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.

Responsibilities

The Hourly Lab Technician will assist with studying reward, dependence and pain by using mouse models and report results to supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Undergraduate or a B.S. in Chemistry or Biology or equivalent
• Prior experience in administering drugs to rodent lab animals is required

Preferred experience with models of pain and willingness to learn biochemical and molecular biology techniques such as PCR and western blot.

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

Pay

Salary Range: $20-$25/hr

Schedule

Hours per Week: 20-25

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