Lab and Research Technician - Neuroscience and Anatomy

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the establishment of lab infrastructure
• Manage day-to-day operations
• Maintain and order supplies and equipment
• Support behavioral experiments related to substance use disorder research
• Work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Seetha Krishnan
• Play an active role in implementing and refining behavioral paradigms
• Provide essential technical and organizational support

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, or a related discipline
• Prior research experience in a laboratory setting, including experience with purchasing equipment and reagents, laboratory maintenance, and supervising laboratory personnel, is highly desirable
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work with rodents in a research environment
• 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

Benefits

• All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid annual and holiday leave
• Generous tuition benefits
• Retail savings options
• Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
• Employee discounts
• Well-being resources
• Absorb opportunities for career development and advancement