Laboratory Technican - Wang Labs
Laboratory Technican - Wang Labs
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Job Description
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCUs robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits paid annual and holiday leave granted up front generous tuition benefit retirement planning and savings options tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs employee discounts well-being resources abundant opportunities for career development and advancement and more. Learn more about VCUs benefits here.
Summary:
Two full-time Laboratory Technician positions are available in Dr. Xuewei Wangs laboratory in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The successful candidates will support ongoing research in the areas of medical devices microfluidics and chemical sensors under the guidance of Dr. Wang and senior members of the research team. This is a full-time position with full fringe benefits.
Note: This is a restricted position and continuation of employment is contingent on the availability of funds.
The VCU job series for this position isLab/Research Technician inthe Research & Innovation job more information please see the VCU Human Resources Job Family and Salary Ranges site athttps:// combines learning research creativity service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 most innovative public universities in the country VCU is a premier urban public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs. Here your success is supported and your career can thrive.
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Minimum Qualifications
Background in engineering chemistry biology or a related field
Demonstrated ability to collect document and organize experimental data reliably
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team-oriented research environment
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect professionalism and civility with a population of faculty staff and students from various backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing and fabricating devices using 3D printing laser cutting or cleanroom technologies
Familiarity with writing code using MATLAB LabVIEW or similar programs
We are especially interested in candidates with prior experience in at least one of the following technical areas: 3D printing laser cutting microfabrication microfluidics optics electronics sensors or biomaterials.
Job-Specific Physical and Cognitive Requirements
Physical Demands and Activities:
Light lifting: essential
Standing: essential
Walking: essential
Sitting: essential
Repetitive motion: essential
Reaching: essential
Bending: essential
Emotional Demands:
Fast pace: essential
Multiple stimuli: essential
Frequent change: essential
Mental/Sensory Demands:
Memory: essential
Reasoning: essential
Hearing: essential
Reading: essential
Analyzing: essential
Logic: essential
Verbal communication: essential
Written communication: essential
Xuewei Wang
Employment Type
Full Time
