Research Lab Technician, Medicinal Chemistry
Research Lab Technician, Medicinal Chemistry
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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.
About VCU:
At VCU we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. A premier urban public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity and classified by Carnegie as R1 and Community Engaged. VCU is a great place to work. Its a place of opportunity where your success is supported and your career can thrive.
About School of Pharmacy:
The School of Pharmacy has a 125-year tradition beginning with the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked in the top 20 of Schools of Pharmacy nationwide the school is dedicated to graduating outstanding future pharmacists and scientists who will improve human health foster exemplary research and provide sustaining contributions to inter professional patient care. The University recognized the School of Pharmacy as the highest-ranking academic unit for Inclusive Excellence.
All full-time 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 off12 paid holidays and more. Explore our benefits further here: About the Role: The School of Pharmacy invites applications for the Research Laboratory Technician position in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities: Conduct biological characterization of small molecule compounds to develop therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders Setting up and performing experiments; assisting and teaching and other laboratory staff (postdocs student workers graduate assistants etc.) about specific laboratory techniques and protocols Assist with preparation of reports manuscripts and other documents Maintains and order equipment and supplies Helps monitor compliance with institutional state and federal regulatory policies procedures directives and mandates Laboratory and instrument maintenance customer training and support Daily bench work involving cell culture ELISA and data processing Independently handling and maintaining advanced instrumentation e.g. plate reader western blotting etc.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology Biochemistry or related field
Knowledge in cell culture and cell biology research techniques and methods
Excellent organizational attention to detail and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Ability to exhibit professionalism to work both independently and collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with VCU colleagues and all customers and contacts necessary to effectively support research studies
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 faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. degree with 1-5 years of prior experience in a research environment
Experience in cell biology or molecular biology cell culture handling and ELISA
Shijun Zhang
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
