Biomedical Lab Research Technician (Part-Time)

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Onsite

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond is seeking a motivated Laboratory Research Technician to support ongoing projects investigating novel therapeutics and disease-related biology.

This part-time role (~29 hours/week) trains you across multistep organic synthesis, mammalian cell culture, biochemical assays, and in vivo studies with mice, to advance research in cancer and pain management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Interest in biomedical research and willingness to learn new laboratory techniques.
• Ability to follow written and verbal experimental procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Basic computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, and data organization.
• Ability to work independently after appropriate training as well as collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and civility toward diverse colleagues.
• Commitment to respectful and professional conduct in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and execution of laboratory experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory members.
• Perform routine mammalian cell culture and related cellular/biochemical experiments.
• Assist with in vivo studies involving mice after required training.
• Assist with chemical synthesis and related lab procedures as needed.
• Prepare buffers, solutions, reagents, and materials for experiments.
• Maintain accurate lab records and document procedures/results.
• Maintain lab supplies and equipment; monitor inventory and assist with ordering.
• Participate in research meetings and communicate progress to the Principal Investigator and team.
• Perform other research-related duties to support ongoing projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/biochemistry/biomedical sciences

Tools

Mammalian cell culture

Biochemical assays

Molecular biology techniques

In vivo studies (mice)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond is seeking a motivated Laboratory Research Technician to support ongoing projects investigating novel therapeutics and disease-related biology.

This part-time role (~29 hours/week) trains you across multistep organic synthesis, mammalian cell culture, biochemical assays, and in vivo studies with mice, to advance research in cancer and pain management.