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Form of workVirginia 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.
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.
Position Summary:
The Shock Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a part-timeLaboratory Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for assistingthe PI and other study staff and trainees with tissue culture maintenance andquantitative molecular assays to investigate the biological drivers of breastcancer racial disparities. This includes qPCR, immunoblotting, and Seahorsebioenergetic profiling assays, and all associated data analyses. The successfulcandidate will also assist with lab managerial duties (i.e. ordering, labsafety compliance/monitoring, etc.), and will help the PI with training juniorstudents.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist with cell culture maintenance and assay setup
- Cellular and molecular data collection
- Quantitative data analysis
- Assist with Laboratory maintenance/management
Minimum Hiring Standards:
- A Bachelor's degree and a willingness to actively participate in basicmolecular biology research
- Have at least 6 months of work experience in a wet lab setting
- Have experience with at least 2 of the following techniques: mammaliancell culture, quantitative PCR, and/or immunoblotting
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU
Preferred Qualifications:
It is preferable that the candidate have experience with multiple of thefollowing techniques:
- ELISA and/or ELISA-like assays
- enzyme kinetics
- pharmacologic treatment of cells
- subcellular fractionation
- microscopy
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace andlearning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of thecommunities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply
This is a restricted position with no set end; continued employment isdependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance
Salary Range: $18-$22/hr
Position Details:
Department:
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 0.50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Noah Craig
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