Neuroscience Lab Technician – TBI & Epilepsy

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid annual and holiday leave

Tuition benefits

Retirement planning and savings

Tax-deferred annuity

Employee discounts

Well-being resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Neurosurgery lab at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a Laboratory Technician I-III to assist with rodent studies on traumatic brain injury and epilepsy, supporting graduate students and postdocs.

Responsibilities include animal care, tissue processing, surgeries assistance, data collection and analysis, and related lab duties; training and certification will be provided, with opportunities for publication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a research lab.
• Interest and ability to learn neuroscience techniques (animal surgery, histology, electrophysiology).
• Ability to manage multiple experiments and maintain organized records.
• Willingness to travel between VA Medical Center and VCU as needed.
• Must complete training and certification in animal use and care.

Responsibilities

• Animal care: maintain rodent colony with proper documentation.
• Data collection and analysis: dissection, histology, immunohistochemistry, behavior testing.
• Laboratory management: safety, certifications, supplies, inventory.
• Communication: report progress, attend meetings, assist collaborators and trainees.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Independent with supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life sciences

Job description

The Neurosurgery lab at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a Laboratory Technician I-III to assist with rodent studies on traumatic brain injury and epilepsy, supporting graduate students and postdocs.

Responsibilities include animal care, tissue processing, surgeries assistance, data collection and analysis, and related lab duties; training and certification will be provided, with opportunities for publication.