Research Technician, School of Medicine / Pathology

Summary

This position will work in a research laboratory focused on the development and testing
of pre-clinical models to treat breast cancer metastasis. The position will involve some
animal husbandry and separately routine culturing of cancer cells. Standard daytime
(8AM-5PM) work hours are required with occasional weekend time required.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Conducting supervised research (80%): The major task for this position will be
to perform animal handling, tumor cell implantation, drug administration, tumor
measurements, and necropsies of mouse models of cancer. Additional
experiments may include histological sectioning of tissues, microscopy, western
blotting, working with cell lines and patient-derived xenograft models.

 Organization and record keeping (10%): Daily updating and management of
laboratory records. This includes hard copy laboratory notebooks as well as
online databases such as Google based spreadsheets. Weekly lab consumable
inventory and notifying the Principal Investigator of items needed to order.

 Writing (5%): Ability to record data and present it to other lab members and the
Principal Investigator.

 Other duties as assigned (5%). The candidate will be responsible for carrying
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Essential Qualifications

 Minimum of one year of experience working in a scientific research laboratory.
 Highly organized and provide evidence of successfully working in a team environment, such as co-author publications.
 Experience handling mice and performing animal husbandry.
 Experience performing cell culture based studies on cancer cells treated with therapeutic compounds.

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is highly preferred.

This position is open until filled.

This is a restricted position with no set end; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

ORP Eligible: No

UNIVERSITY JOB CODE: Lab/Research Technician 1-3 (34051 - 34053)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. All full-time university staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off, 12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

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.

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.

Salary Range: $43,000 - $50,000/annually



Position Details:

Department: Pathology / 1601
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt



Contact Information:

Contact Name: Denise Mitchell

Contact Email: denise.mitchell1@vcuhealth.org

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