Immunology Lab Technician: FACS & Mouse Models

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid annual and holiday leave

Tuition benefits

Retirement planning options

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Lab/Research Technician to support immunology research at Virginia Commonwealth University. The role involves assisting with experiments, maintaining detailed lab records, and overseeing a mouse colony to advance scientific knowledge in immunology.

Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in life sciences and possess experience with lab techniques, especially flow cytometry. The position offers a salary between $40,000 - $45,000 and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, preferably biology with immunology experience.
• Basic lab skills including pipetting and making solutions.
• Proficiency in organizational skills and keeping detailed notes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mouse-based immunology experiments.
• Maintain the lab's mouse colony and ensure lab cleanliness.
• Keep diligent laboratory records of experiments.

Skills

Flow cytometric analysis (FACS)

Basic lab skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in the life sciences

Tools

FACS analysis programs (e.g., FlowJo)

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Lab/Research Technician to support immunology research at Virginia Commonwealth University. The role involves assisting with experiments, maintaining detailed lab records, and overseeing a mouse colony to advance scientific knowledge in immunology.

Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in life sciences and possess experience with lab techniques, especially flow cytometry. The position offers a salary between $40,000 - $45,000 and a robust benefits package.