Lab Technician – Onsite Translational Lung Cancer Research

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

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.