Research Assistant

Position Information

University Code 34051 University Title Lab/Research Technician 1 University Job Family Research & Innovation ORP Eligible No For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Multi Title Scope of Search Local Working Title Research Assistant Position Number 580930 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Staff Job Status Full-Time FLSA Indicator Non-Exempt Employee Group University Employee Department Surgery Organizational Overview

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Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

This position requires working with PI’s and other laboratory personnel to perform rodent surgery (spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cannulate spinal canal to sample CSF, and catheterization), perfusion and tissue dissection (both sterile and non-sterile), performing rodent surgeries, monitoring animal recovery acutely after surgery, required institutional record keeping, daily monitoring of animals after surgery, performing behavioral assays (motor, cognition, and pain), delivery of experimental drugs, and preparing the animals for in vivo MRI imaging. The position also requires analysis of material using molecular biology techniques, including Western blotting, DNA / RNA extraction from tissue and cells, qPCR, cryostat sectioning of tissue, double-labelled florescent immunohistochemistry, light, fluorescent and confocal microscopy, cell culture, and data entry into Microsoft Excel.

Cascading Goals are as follows: Demonstrate skills in molecular biology; Demonstrate experience with surgical procedures from pre-operative OR preparation to post-op follow-up care of the animals; Demonstrates knowledge and familiarity with all local, state, & federal laws and regulations, and all laboratory regulatory agency requirements; Demonstrate initiative and skills in lab organization including management of supplies, ordering reagents, and procuring animals

Minimum Hiring Standards

1) Experience with preparing for and performing rodent survival surgical skills and associated institutional record keeping.
2) General laboratory biochemical and molecular experimental procedures.
3) Ability to work in a diverse environment required
4) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required

Preferred Hiring Standards

Master’s degree preferred

Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range $31,000-$35,000 Application Process/Additional Information Campus MCV Campus Hours/Week 40 Normal Work Days/Hours M-F/8-5 Occ. Night/Weekend Job Open Date 04/07/2021 Posting will close on or before Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Research Is this a restricted position? Yes Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? No Sensitive Position Yes- A pre-employment fingerprint background check will be required. Resource Critical No Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/104934 Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document
3. Resume