Neuroscience Lab Technician - Rodent Research & Data

Agupdate; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Tuition benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in neuroscience research focusing on traumatic brain injury and epilepsy in rodents. The role involves animal care, brain histology, and behavioral testing under Dr. Koch's lab.

The position offers opportunities for learning electrophysiology, data analysis, and potential publication. Salary negotiable within the stated range; end date 06/30/2027; 40 hours/week, benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a research laboratory.
• Interest in experimental neurosciences.
• Willingness to learn animal surgery, rodent behavior, histology, electrophysiology, etc.
• Ability to conduct multiple experiments simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to function semi-autonomously with supervision.
• Knowledge of scientific principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the lab.
• Willingness and ability to travel between VA Medical Center and VCU.
• Must complete training in research animal use and care (rodents).
• Commitment to professionalism and civility in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Animal care: maintain rodent colony and post-operative monitoring; assist surgeries.
• Data collection: brain dissection/sectioning, immunohistochemistry, light microscopy; behavioral testing.
• Laboratory management: safety certifications, documentation, and inventory.
• Communication: report to PI, present status in meetings, aid collaboration.

Skills

Neuroscience experience

Animal care

Rodent surgery

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Behavior testing

Documentation

Communication

Training/certification

Travel willingness

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in life sciences

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in neuroscience research focusing on traumatic brain injury and epilepsy in rodents. The role involves animal care, brain histology, and behavioral testing under Dr. Koch's lab.

The position offers opportunities for learning electrophysiology, data analysis, and potential publication. Salary negotiable within the stated range; end date 06/30/2027; 40 hours/week, benefits package.