Lab & Research Assistant

Position Summary:

The Tissue and Data Acquisition and Analysis Core (TDAAC) is a shared research resource at VCU Massey Cancer Center, which provides expertise and services for histology/pathology research. This position will Assist laboratory personnel with routine laboratory duties required for basic histology. These duties may include the following: preparation of labels for sample identification; label cassettes, embedding rings and slides; organize, gross and load tissue into cassettes for processing and paraffin infiltration; embed tissue in paraffin; section paraffin embedded tissue; run automated H&E stainer; general laboratory and equipment maintenance.

Typical Duties:

Routine laboratory duties - These duties may include the following: preparation of labels for sample identification; label cassettes, embedding rings and slides; organize, gross and load tissue into cassettes for processing and paraffin infiltration; embed tissue in paraffin; section paraffin embedded tissue; run automated H&E stainer; general laboratory and equipment maintenance.

Other duties as assigned - Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Coursework and laboratory experience in the basic sciences or an Associate’s degree in the basic or life science field. The candidate must follow the VCU policies for the job code. The candidate should have 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:

AAS in Medical Technology

Typical Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:
Indicate by each element: E = Essential; M = Marginal; or N/A
Physical Demands & Activities
Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Marginal
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): N/A
Pushing/Pulling: N/A
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Marginal
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential

Environmental Conditions
Extreme heat/cold: N/A
Extreme Noise: N/A
Vibrations: N/A
Fumes: Marginial
Mists/gases: N/A

Emotional Demands
Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: N/A
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Marginal
Frequent Change: Marginal

Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential

Salary Range: 17.00



Position Details:

Department: Office of Research
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Department: 1220
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt



Hourly- Salary $17/hour


Lab & Research Technician 34051