Lab Specialist - Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a laboratory specialist to join a collaborative team focusing on substance use disorders. The specialist will manage multiple research studies, maintain regulatory compliance, and perform essential laboratory tasks. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and a bachelor's degree in a scientific field to support groundbreaking research efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing behavioral pharmacology experiments.
• Familiarity with regulatory documentation and laboratory management.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage inventory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral pharmacology experiments and maintain equipment.
• Ensure laboratory organization and manage supply orders.
• Handle regulatory documentation and inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

Position Summary:

The laboratory specialist position will be part of a dynamic and collaborative research team conducting NIH-sponsored basic research related to substance use disorders. The position requires the ability to accurately record, update, and maintain daily experimental data. The role involves managing multiple research studies with a low error rate, performing surgical procedures, and conducting behavioral pharmacology studies in rats. The specialist must maintain accurate records for regulatory agencies, prepare sterile solutions, administer test compounds, and monitor rodent health and welfare.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Perform behavioral pharmacology experiments as instructed by Dr. Banks and senior scientists, including pre- and post-experiment duties and equipment maintenance.
2. Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness, including cleaning equipment, preparing it for repair, removing trash, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
3. Manage laboratory supplies, including ordering to ensure adequate inventory for ongoing research.
4. Handle regulatory documentation and interface with regulatory agencies during inspections.