Laboratory Technician - Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology

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Position Summary:

Perform research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, Dr.David Gewirtz, and in collaboration and consultation with other laboratorystaff.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assess the influence of radiation on senescence and sensitivity tosenolytic drugs in models of triple negative breast cancer.

Required Qualifications:

Experience with cell culture, use of irradiator, assays for senescenceand apoptosis, cell viability, clonogenic survival, Western blotting and flowcytometry. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU.

This is a 3 month in-person position.

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.

Salary Range: $20/hr

Position Details:

Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 0.5
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: SOM HR

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