Hourly Behavioral Pharmacology Lab Technician – Onsite

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is seeking a motivated hourly Lab/Research Technician to work in a behavioral pharmacology lab, performing animal care, drug administration, and behavioral testing sessions for NIH-funded research on substance use disorders.

Responsibilities include data recording, preparation of drug solutions, sterile technique for IV lines, and maintaining daily records. The role is fully onsite with a 29-hour workweek and $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of lab experience.
• Must be dependable and attentive to detail.
• Must be able to effectively work and communicate with supervisor and other laboratory personnel.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and animal health assessment.
• Administer drug treatments to subjects.
• Utilize computer systems to initiate and perform behavioral testing.
• Routine laboratory maintenance and cleaning.
• Monitor supply levels/rotate stock.
• Assist with surgical procedures – prepare instrument packs, anesthetize and prepare subjects for surgery.
• Record, update and maintain daily experimental data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication with supervisor

Dependable

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in biology/life science

Tools

N/A

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is seeking a motivated hourly Lab/Research Technician to work in a behavioral pharmacology lab, performing animal care, drug administration, and behavioral testing sessions for NIH-funded research on substance use disorders.

Responsibilities include data recording, preparation of drug solutions, sterile technique for IV lines, and maintaining daily records. The role is fully onsite with a 29-hour workweek and $20 per hour.