Lab Specialist - Department of Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine

Benefits 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 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.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU Department: Cellular, Molecular and Genetic Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities The primary objective of this position is to further the research conducted in the Department of Cellular Molecular and Genetic Medicine. The technician will be working in the laboratory of a single faculty member to aid in the research goals of the faculty member. The general responsibilities of this entry-level position are to perform molecular biological and immunological experiments supporting research under the supervision of faculty member to maintain mouse colonies, breeding, genotyping, surgery, etc., and to produce experimental reagents, cells, proteins, or viruses for the laboratory as a whole.

Research and Experimentation

1. Performance of general cell and molecular biology and biochemical laboratory techniques such as: • Tissue culture • Western blotting • Immunoistochemistry • PCR • Transfection • FACS analysis • Cloning • Mice handling Prior lab experience is preferred.

Lab Maintenance

1. General laboratory maintenance including: • Ordering chemicals • Maintaining accurate and detailed records • Breed genotype and maintain transgenic mice • Maintaining records of isotope use and disposals • Chemical waste disposal • Dishwashing • Use of autoclave • etc.

Training

1. Training students and others on lab techniques and procedures.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Detail-oriented, highly organized, some experience with standard biological and chemical laboratory practices, good communication and receptive language skills, ability to multitask. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree in the biosciences. Priority will be given to individuals with demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: • Previous laboratory experience in general cell and molecular biology and biochemical laboratory techniques • Including cell culture, DNA, protein quantitation, PCR, immunoblotting, and mice handling is preferred.

Salary Range $35,000 - $50,000

FLSA Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Hours per Week 40

Restricted Position Yes

ORP Eligible No

Flexible Work Arrangement Fully Onsite

Contact Information Contact Email SOMHR@vcuhealth.org