Lab Technician - Pharmacology and Toxicology

Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate mice in different pain studies.
• Nerve conductance studies.
• Administer drugs orally, subcutaneously and i.p.
• Reward and withdrawal studies: alcohol, opiates and nicotine withdrawal studies and conditioned place preference test in mice.
• Minipumps surgery.
• May have to come some weekends.
• Use of the two-bottle choice test in mice for reward studies.
• Measure various spontaneous activity, light dark boxes, withdrawal signs, rotarod test and rectal temperature.
• Data entry and reduction, statistical analysis, graphic presentation: complete analysis of all experiments on a weekly basis. Have data ready to present at weekly meetings.
• General laboratory maintenance, clerical work and lab safety: perform as instructed without delay or error. Order supplies and animals as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications Required: a B.S. in Chemistry or Biology or equivalent.
• Previous research lab experience in a research lab setting (as student or employee) and general lab skills (weighing, making solutions, etc.).
• Experience with rodents and lab animals.
• Good communication skills.
• 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $40k-$45k

Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Restriction

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligibility

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite