Lab/Research Technician - Pharmacology and Toxicology

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the work of a funded research laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology.
• Provide both technical and analytical support for the Pl and for trainees in the lab, leading to publication of research findings and new applications for grant funding.
• Train in/use techniques including primary neural cell culture, cryosectioning, immunochemistry, confocal microscopy, and quantitative morphology.
• Perform experiments as directed by the Pl.
• Organize data and assist with data analysis and presentation using appropriate software.
• Contribute to general laboratory maintenance and maintain specific equipment used in their work.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in chemistry, biology or related discipline; B.A. with appropriate science coursework; AS degree with 1 + year successful experience in a basic science laboratory.
• Spoken and written communication skills that facilitate interaction with Pl and other lab members.
• No objection to working with experimental animals (mice).
• 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 that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, 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.