Research Assistant, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease

Intl. Parking Inst; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Lab Research Technician, where you'll support groundbreaking research initiatives. This role involves a variety of technical tasks, including specimen collection, data analysis, and maintaining laboratory equipment. You'll collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while contributing to innovative projects that impact health and science. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about research, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment with ample career development resources and a robust benefits package. Embrace the chance to make a difference in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid annual leave

Generous tuition benefit

Retirement planning options

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory techniques and handling human samples is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical and administrative responsibilities in support of research.
• Collect specimens, operate equipment, and assist with data analysis.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

RedCap

Job description

Lab Research Technician, SOM, Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease

Benefits of working at VCU: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here.

Location: VCU, 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Research Technicians perform a variety of routine, technical, and administrative responsibilities in support of research at the university. They perform duties such as the following:

1. Collecting specimens, preparing materials, operating and maintaining equipment, ordering lab supplies, and maintaining inventory.
2. Assisting with data analysis and report writing.
3. Setting up and performing experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff.
4. Assisting with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
5. Maintaining and ordering equipment and supplies.
6. Helping monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
7. Laboratory and instrument maintenance, customer training and support.
8. Daily bench work involving performing advanced lab technical protocols.
9. Independently handling and maintaining advanced instrumentation.
10. Data collection and input into study systems and sponsor database.
11. Providing timely and courteous responses to queries from patients, faculty and sponsors.
12. Completing and ensuring accurate effort reporting is recorded.
13. Case finding, evaluation & abstraction of source documentation, case report form completion, database use & management, data abstraction & organization for presentation/publication.
14. Utilizing multiple data capture/retrieval systems & interacting with various health care delivery systems to identify, track, evaluate, collate, analyze & submit subject data.
15. Collaborating closely with the clinical research team to ensure that key federal/state/local regulatory requirements are followed; that institutional operational research objectives are met; and that ethical obligations are kept.
16. Developing, establishing and maintaining productive relationships with VCU colleagues, all customers and contacts at affiliate sites to achieve essential research outcomes.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

1. Working knowledge of laboratory techniques including blood sample processing, pipetting, and instrument maintenance.
2. Comfortable utilizing various instruments, techniques and protocols.
3. Accuracy, precision, and efficiency in work habits are required.
4. Must be able to use time effectively, multi-task, work independently and be detail-oriented.
5. Comfortable with handling human samples.
6. Good computer and communication skills are necessary.
7. Professionalism and good interpersonal skills are required.
8. Ability to work in a diverse environment is required.
9. Relevant lab and/or clinical research experience.
10. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse environment.
11. Significant experience in professional experience working in a laboratory setting, specifically handling and performing experiments on mice as part of scientific research.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelors, advanced degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry or Biology strongly preferred.
2. Experience with research and clinical trials strongly preferred.
3. Dangerous Goods/IATA Training preferred.
4. Familiarity with RedCap and Microsoft Excel preferred.
5. Familiarity with VCU Health preferred.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Light to medium lifting (up to 40 lb), fast pace, multiple stimulation, intense customer interaction, frequent change, memory, reasoning, hearing, reading, analyzing, logic, and verbal and written communication.

Additional Information:

This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project needs, availability of funds, and performance.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.