Research Technician - School of Medicine, Neurosurgery

The Goddard School of Deerfield

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 37,500 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid annual and holiday leave

Generous tuition benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a lab technician to join the School of Medicine's Neurology department. The technician will conduct various animal-related tasks, assist with laboratory protocols, and manage laboratory supplies.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Biology or Neuroscience, experience in a biology research lab, and good communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $37,500 - $50,000, requiring 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field is required.
Experience in working with experimental models and cell cultures.
Ability to work independently and proficiently with computers.

Responsibilities

Conduct animal work including surgery and drug administration.
Maintain laboratory supplies and manage chemical and animal inventories.
Assist in tissue collection, processing, and analysis.

Skills

Animal handling

Cell culture

Biology research lab experience

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Laboratory safety practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or related field

Job description

Benefits

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 benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity, cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit

School of Medicine

Department

Neurology

Duties & Responsibilities

The lab technician will conduct/assist animal work including surgery, drug administration, behavior tests, perfusion, and maintaining experimental cell cultures, assist other staff and students in the completion of protocols such as tissue processing, histological and immunohistological staining, Western blotting, microscopic analysis, etc. Other responsibilities include ordering supplies, maintaining the inventory laboratory supplies, and disposal of biohazardous materials.

Core Responsibilities

Animal handling including all surgical procedures, drug administration, behavior testing [PM1], tissue collection, and processing.
Tissue processing, immunostaining, and light microscopic stereological quantification.
General lab management: chemical and animal inventories; orders for supplies for all lab personnel; routine maintenance of lab equipment and lab cleanliness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field is required. Experience in a biology research lab is preferred.
Experience in working with experimental models and cell cultures.
Background in cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology.
Ability to work independently.
Proficient in basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications