Laboratory Technician
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Description: Virginia Commonwealth University is at present recruited Laboratory Technician right now, this vacancy will be ordered in Virginia. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Position Information
Title Details
University Code
34051
University Title
Lab/Research Technician 1
University Job Family
Research - Support
Posting Details
Recruitment Po ol
All Applicants
Type of Search
Local
Working Title
Laboratory Technician
Position Number
580930
Position Type
Staff
FLSA Indicator
Non-Exempt
Department
Surgery
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 Weste rn 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) Ab ility to work in a diverse environment required
Preferred Hiring Standards
Master’s Level preferred
Required Licenses/ Certifications
Anticipated Hiring Range
$33,000 - $37,000
Application Process/Additional Information
Posting Comments
VCU is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for employees, students, visitors, and patients. As a part of this effort, a criminal records check is a condition of employment at VCU for all new employees. Criminal records checks also are conducted on current employees hired into a “sensitive†or “resource critical†positions. Note: only job-related convictions may impact your progress through the employment process. It is important for you to know also that falsification of any information is grounds for termination of employment.
Campus
MCV Campus
Hours/Week
40
Normal Work Days/Hours
M-F/8-5
Job Open Date
02/23/2018
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Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Category
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
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This vacancy will be started on: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:50:28 GMT