Part-Time Biomedical Research Technician – Onsite Lab Role

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Onsite

Benefits package

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine in Richmond, VA is seeking a part-time Laboratory Research Technician to support ongoing projects studying small molecules as therapeutics. The role involves training in multistep organic synthesis, mammalian cell culture, cellular and biochemical assays, and in vivo studies in mice.

Responsibilities include assisting with experiments, maintaining records, handling lab supplies, and contributing to meetings with the PI and team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant training.
• Interest in biomedical research and willingness to learn new laboratory techniques.
• Ability to carefully follow written and verbal experimental procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and execution of laboratory experiments under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory members.
• Perform routine mammalian cell culture and assist with cellular and biochemical experiments relevant to ongoing research projects following appropriate training.
• Assist with in vivo studies involving mice following completion of required institutional and laboratory training.
• Assist with chemical synthesis and related laboratory procedures, as appropriate to ongoing research projects and following appropriate training.
• Prepare buffers, solutions, reagents, and other materials needed for laboratory experiments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and document experimental procedures and results.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment; monitor laboratory inventory; and assist with ordering and receiving supplies.
• Participate in research meetings and communicate experimental progress with the Principal Investigator and other laboratory members.
• Perform other research-related duties as needed to support ongoing laboratory projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Data organization

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry/biochemistry/biomedical sciences or related

Master’s degree or additional coursework (preferred)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine in Richmond, VA is seeking a part-time Laboratory Research Technician to support ongoing projects studying small molecules as therapeutics. The role involves training in multistep organic synthesis, mammalian cell culture, cellular and biochemical assays, and in vivo studies in mice.

Responsibilities include assisting with experiments, maintaining records, handling lab supplies, and contributing to meetings with the PI and team.