Lab Technician (Hourly) | SOM | Internal Medicine

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Laboratory/Research Technician 1 for the Department of Internal Medicine. The role supports the Translational Lung Cancer Research Group with hands-on bench work, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a life science and strong lab skills. The position is onsite with 20 hours per week, offering a starting pay of $18–$20 per hour and comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Health Science or related field.
• General lab skills and lab experience.
• Data entry and analysis using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to perform tasks with precision and consistency.
• Experience with human cell lines and cell transfections, cell viability assays.
• Cloning, Western blots, RNA purifications, PCR and real-time PCR.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to a respectful, professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform experiments; interact with students and staff.
• Support cell culture maintenance and molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, WB, ICC, cloning).
• Assist with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Maintain equipment, prepare stock solutions and supplies.
• Help monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies.
• Maintain lab notebooks and follow safety protocols.
• Laboratory and instrument maintenance, training and support.
• Daily bench work involving lab protocols.
• Independently handle and maintain advanced instrumentation.

Skills

Lab skills

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Cloning

Western blot

PCR

Cell transfection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Health Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Advertising Summary: A laboratory technician position is available in the Department of Internal Medicine. The successful candidate will be working in the very active and enthusiastic Translational Lung Cancer Research Group. We are seeking a highly motivated individual.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Internal Medicine

Department Summary: The overarching mission of the Department of Internal Medicine is the pursuit of excellence in an integrated, three-part mission:To provide superior, compassionate and innovative, state of the art clinical care to our patients, to conduct and disseminate cutting-edge translational biomedical research and scholarship, and to train the physicians and health care professional leaders of today and tomorrow, thereby educating the community-at-large.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Setting up and performing experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff.
• Support cell culture maintenance and perform molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, WB, ICC, cloning)
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Maintains equipment, preparing stock solutions and supplies.
• Helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and follow all safety protocols
• Laboratory and instrument maintenance, training and support.
• Daily bench work involving perform lab technical protocols.
• Independently handling and maintaining advanced instrumentation.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Health Science studies, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• General laboratory skills and lab experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform data entry and analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with precision and consistency
• Experience in working with human cell lines and perform cell transfections, cell viability assays.
• Demonstrated independence in performing cloning, western blots, RNA purifications, PCR and real-time PCR and relative quantification analysis.
• Knowledge in relevant scientific field, research techniques and methods
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset for a team environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Salary Range:$18-$20 per hour

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt

Hours per Week:20

ORP Eligible:No

Flexible Work Arrangement:Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 34051N - Lab/Research Technician 1

Rank:Non Faculty