Neuroscience Laboratory Assistant

Posting Details

Job Code/Title 82761 - H - Lab/Research Technician 1 Position Number HU1503 Working Title Neuroscience Laboratory Assistant Department Pharmacology & Toxicology Organizational Overview

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

Recruitment Pool All Applicants Anticipated Hiring Range $13 - $15/ hour Campus MCV Campus Position Type Hourly Hours/Week 20 Normal work days Normal work hours Job Category Research Does this position provide patient or clinical services to the VCU Health System? No Does this position require a pre-placement medical assessment? No Is any portion of this position grant-funded? Yes - Continuation of this position depends on funding of the grant. Sensitive Position Yes- A pre-employment fingerprint background check will be required. Resource Critical No Description of the Job

The Laboratory Assistant will assist in the daily running of experiments in a neuroscience lab investigating alcoholism. Duties include wet bench applications, making solutions, maintaining a laboratory notebook, routine lab glassware washing and will involve rodent handling and behavioral testing. Some techniques to be used include qPCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry and nucleic acid isolation. The applicant will learn how to work independently and in collaboration with other people, improve communication skills, organize laboratory, data processing, and use of various basic software. Student will gain practical hands-on experience in the area of life sciences, including basic chemistry, biology, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology.

Required Qualifications

Prior laboratory experience not required, but is preferred. Prior animal handing experience is preferred. An applicant should have advanced knowledge in chemistry and biology. An applicant should be responsible and must have an ability to follow instruction and learn new techniques

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to work in the group, and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are preferred.

Job Open Date 06/22/2021 Remove from posting on or before Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/107142 Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents Optional Documents

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