Laboratory Technician - Dept of Anatomy
Company: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Virginia 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. All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's
generous benefits package that includes: competitive health
benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, retirement planning and
savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
Virginia Retirement System (VRS), professional development &
certifications, tuition waiver, parental leave, caregiving leave
and community service leave. Learn more about VCU's benefits here:
https://hr.vcu.edu/careers-at-vcu/why-work-at-vcu/
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 Lafrenaye Lab at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking a
full-time laboratory technician. The successful candidate will be
responsible for assisting the PI and other study staff and trainees
with large animal surgeries, behavioral assessments, and tissue
processing to investigate traumatic brain injury induced
pathologies and potential therapeutic amelioration. This includes
assisting in surgical preparation, during surgical procedures,
post-surgery monitoring, and running behavioral tasks with mini
pigs. The successful candidate will also assist with the processing
and analysis of tissue for histological and molecular assessments
and will help the PI in training newer students.
Position Responsibilities:
Assist with and conduct pig surgical and behavioral procedures
(60%)
Cellular and molecular data collection (20%)
Immunohistochemistry/histology, imaging, and quantitative image
analysis (10%)
Assist with Laboratory maintenance/management (10%)
Minimum Hiring Standards:
The minimum requirement for this position are a Bachelor's degree
and a willingness to actively participate in translational higher
order animal studies of traumatic brain injury. The ideal candidate
will also have at least 6 months of work experience in a wet lab
setting. The candidate should also have experience with at least 2
of the following techniques: animal surgeries, animal behavior,
physiological monitoring of laboratory animals,
immunohistochemistry, image analysis, and/or protein processing and
quantification. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a
diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do
so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with laboratory pigs is preferred, but not
required. It is also preferable that the candidate have experience
with multiple of the following techniques: animal surgeries, animal
behavior, physiological monitoring of laboratory animals,
immunohistochemistry, image analysis, and/or protein processing and
quantification.
This position is open until filled.
This is a restricted position with no set end; continued employment
is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and
performance.
ORP Eligible: No
UNIVERSITY JOB CODE: Lab/Research Technician 1-3 (34051 -
34053)
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and
learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu
of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are
encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: 36,000-45,000
Position Details:
Department: Anatomy and Neurobiology
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 100
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Ann-marie Taranto
Contact Email: ann-marie.taranto@vcuhealth.org
Keywords: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond , Laboratory Technician - Dept of Anatomy, Healthcare , Richmond, Virginia
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