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Job description
Advertising Summary
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationallyrecognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit
School Of Medicine MBU
Department
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Summary
The Department of Pharmacology andToxicology of Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to anoutstanding education of professional and graduate students as wellas to cutting edge research. The atmosphere of the department isone of congeniality and collaboration. Alumni of the departmenthave achieved prominent roles in academia, industry, andgovernment. The goal of the department is to contribute to improvedhealth through a better understanding of the mechanism of action ofsafer and more effective therapies. The education of graduatestudents and postdoctoral fellows who have the potential to becomeindependent, highly regarded scientists and excellent teachers inpharmacology is a priority.
Position Summary
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is seeking amotivated individual to work in a behavioral pharmacologylaboratory on NIH-funded research related to developing novelmedications to treat Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). This positionfocuses on daily care, handling and drug administration tolaboratory animals. Additionally, this position is focused onpreparing and managing behavioral testing sessions including IVdrug self-administration and behavioral activity/observationscoring. Lastly, this position consists of carefully recording andstoring obtained data, as well as preparing drug solutions andmanaging IV lines using sterile technique.
Duties & Responsibilities
Animal handling and animal health assessment
Administer drug treatments to subjects
Utilize computer systems to initiate and perform behavioraltesting
Routine laboratory maintenance and cleaning
Monitor supply levels/rotate stock
Assist with surgical procedures – prepare instrument packs,anesthetize and prepare subjects for surgery
Requires the ability accurately record, update and maintaindaily experimental data
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include studentexperience
Must be dependable and attentive to detail
Must be able to effectively work and communicate withsupervisor and other laboratory personnel
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or acommitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Must be comfortable working with animals, previous experiencewith laboratory rodents
Bachelor’s degree in biology/life science or biomedical sciencerelated field
Salary Range
$20/hr
Benefits
All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU.Consult the benefits websitefor information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.
FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Hours per Week
up to 29 hours a week
ORP Eligible
No
Flexible Work Arrangement
Fully Onsite
University Job Title
Hourly Lab/Research Technician(82761)
This is a restricted position with no set end date; continuedemployment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding,and performance.
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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