Lab Technician (Hourly) | SOM | Internal Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

20 hours/week

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA is seeking a Lab/Research Technician 1 to join the Translational Lung Cancer Research Group within the Department of Internal Medicine. You will perform bench experiments, support cell culture, and assist in data analysis under supervision.

The position is onsite, requires a Bachelor's degree, and offers responsibilities in molecular biology techniques and equipment maintenance. 20 hours per week with non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in biology, chemistry or related field.
• Experience with human cell lines and transfections is preferred.
• Strong data entry and Excel analysis skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform experiments and assist with reports.
• Maintain cell culture and perform molecular biology techniques.
• Maintain notebooks and follow safety protocols.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and stock solutions.
• Support regulatory compliance and lab training needs.
• Conduct daily bench work and handle instrumentation.

Skills

Data entry & Excel analysis

General laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Tools

PCR

Western blot

RNA purifications

Real-time PCR

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

Tenure:

Months:

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Shelvey Luo
Contact Email: [e-mail]