Lab Technician 1 - Dept. of Human and Molecular Genetics Benefits of working at VCU All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's 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 VCU's benefits here. Job Code 34051 Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req5870 Unit School Of Medicine MBU Department Human and Molecular Genetics Department Website Link Location VCU Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & Responsibilities 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. The Department of Human and Molecular Genetics is in search of a Lab Technician to join Dr. Landry's lab. Job Duties and Responsibilities: This position exists to provide support in labresearch (molecular biology techniques and cell culture work) to the principleinvestigator and several graduate students and to maintain laboratory suppliesand equipment. Specific projects such as: 1) Studying the role of MDA9 scaffoldand signaling protein in breast cancer progression, sensitivity tochemotherapies, and antitumor immune response; 2) Studying epigeneticmechanisms on how cancer cells recover from from chemotherapy exposure; and 3.)further developing humanized mouse models. Project assignments will change aspriorities of the laboratory change. Day-to-day duties will include general lab maintenanceincluding - ordering supplies, stocking shelves, cleaning glassware,autoclaving biohazard waste, cleaning the lab as needed. Experimental dutiesinclude molecular biology techniques including qPCR, Western blotting, cellculture assays, colony counting, etc...Analysis of data including the data entryinto excel and similar programs, and simple data organization and formatting.Maintenance of a detailed and clear lab notebook. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Detailed oriented, highly organized, good mathskills, some prior lab experience required Good organizational skills necessary Previous laboratory experience in basic cell andmolecular biology and biochemical techniques is essential Good lab notebook documentation required Must interact well with colleagues Minimal computer skills necessary Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU Preferred Qualifications: BS degree in relevant area (life sciences,chemistry, or other science) or equivalent combination of education andexperience preferred Previous experience in cell culture models andapproaches desirable for Project success It is desired that the candidate will be able toperform standard molecular biology techniques such as RNA and DNA isolation,qPCR, Western blots It is desirable that the candidate will be ableto troubleshoot problems and have the ability to interpret data 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. This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. University Job Code: 34051 ORP Eligible: No VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual! FLSA University Employee Job FTE 100 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Restricted Position Yes E-Class UF - University Employee FT Job Category ORP Eligible No Salary Range $37,000-$40,000 Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 8/26/2024 Contact Information for Candidates
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