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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Neuroscience & Anatomy
Department Summary: In the Department of Neuroscience & Anatomy, research is one of our core tenets. With traditions anchored in the anatomical disciplines, our identity has evolved to reside in modern neuroscience, where our dedicated faculty and students engage in state-of-the-art research and scholarly activity with clinical translation potential in conditions ranging from anxiety to epilepsy to Alzheimer's.
With labs and grant-funded projects led by our full-time department faculty and affiliate faculty in other academic units across VCU, we're proud to contribute to the field by conducting innovative research the following focus areas: Central Nervous System Circuit Function, Central Nervous System Injury and Repair, Educational scholarship and Practice, Glial Cell Biology, and Molecular Mechanisms of Neuropsychiatric Disorders.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Krishnan Lab in the Department of Neuroscience and Anatomy at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a highly motivated and capable Research Technician to join our growing team. We are a new neuroscience lab using cutting-edge approaches to investigate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying memory and substance use disorders.
The Research Technician will support experimental work within the substance use disorder research focus of the lab. Responsibilities include assisting with the establishment of lab infrastructure, managing day-to-day operations, maintaining and ordering supplies and equipment, and supporting behavioral experiments related to substance use disorder research. The technician will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Seetha Krishnan, and play an active role in implementing and refining behavioral paradigms, as well as providing essential technical and organizational support to advance the lab's research mission.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a collaborative and intellectually engaging environment. A minimum one-year commitment is required, with a preference for a two-year term. The position is particularly well-suited for those considering graduate or professional training in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field.
Core Responsibilities:
Experimental work (70%):
The technician will help with the development and advancement of mouse behavioral assays in the lab, particularly using drugs of abuse and pharmacological agents. They will also assist with preparing tissue samples and performing histological procedures, such as sectioning and immunohistochemistry. They will assist with surgical procedures, including preparation, setup, and post-operative monitoring.
General laboratory maintenance (30%):
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Salary Range: $38-$45K
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, 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.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: Yes
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
University Job Title: 34051-3 - Lab/Research Technician 1-3
Contact Information:
Contact Email: SOMHR@vcuhealth.org