Senior Translational Cancer Lab Technician

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition and retirement benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond seeks a Senior Research Lab Technician to support translational cancer research focused on breast cancer and AML. You will assist with in vitro and in vivo experiments, animal handling, and daily lab operations.

The role works closely with the PI and lab staff, maintains records, orders supplies, and supports data preparation for meetings, manuscripts, and grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related life science field.
• 2–3 years hands-on lab experience with mammalian cell culture.
• Substantial experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry and data analysis.
• Direct experience with small animal (mouse) handling; IACUC protocol familiarity preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous record-keeping; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand breast cancer and AML cell lines, and primary samples under sterile conditions.
• Design, execute, and analyze flow cytometry panels and related assays.
• Handle mice, perform tumor implantation and tissue collection following IACUC protocols.
• Conduct Western blotting, ELISA, qPCR, and imaging assays as needed.
• Maintain audit-ready lab notebooks and electronic records; manage supplies and equipment.
• Prepare data, figures, and summaries for lab meetings, manuscripts, and grant reports.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Flow cytometry

Mouse handling

Lab management

Data organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Cell Biology/Immunology/Biochemistry or related life sciences

Tools

FACS/flow cytometer

qPCR

Western blotting

ELISA

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond seeks a Senior Research Lab Technician to support translational cancer research focused on breast cancer and AML. You will assist with in vitro and in vivo experiments, animal handling, and daily lab operations.

The role works closely with the PI and lab staff, maintains records, orders supplies, and supports data preparation for meetings, manuscripts, and grants.