Research Lab Technician, Medicinal Chemistry

Research Lab Technician, Medicinal Chemistry Benefits of working at VCU

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 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 VCUs benefits here .

Job Code 34051N Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req7434 Unit School Of Pharmacy MBU Department Medicinal Chemistry Department Website Link Location MCV Address 410 N 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23298 USA Duties & Responsibilities

About VCU:

At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity and classified by Carnegie as R1 and Community Engaged. VCU is a great place to work. Its a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive.

About School of Pharmacy:

The School of Pharmacy has a 125-year tradition beginning with the Medical College of Virginia and continuing to the present. Ranked in the top 20 of Schools of Pharmacy nationwide, the school is dedicated to graduating outstanding future pharmacists and scientists who will improve human health, foster exemplary research, and provide sustaining contributions to inter professional patient care. The University recognized the School of Pharmacy as the highest-ranking academic unit for Inclusive Excellence.

All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here:

About the Role:

The School of Pharmacy invites applications for the Research Laboratory Technician position in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct biological characterization of small molecule compounds to develop therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders

Setting up and performing experiments; assisting and teaching and other laboratory staff (postdocs, student workers, graduate assistants, etc.) about specific laboratory techniques and protocols

Assist with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents

Maintains and order equipment and supplies

Helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates

Laboratory and instrument maintenance, customer training and support

Daily bench work involving cell culture, ELISA and data processing

Independently handling and maintaining advanced instrumentation, e.g., plate reader, western blotting, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology, Biochemistry or related field

Knowledge in cell culture and cell biology, research techniques and methods

Excellent organizational, attention to detail and time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills and problem-solving skills

Ability to exhibit professionalism to work both independently and collaboratively

Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with VCU colleagues and all customers and contacts necessary to effectively support research studies

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 faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

B.S. or M.S. degree with 1-5 years of prior experience in a research environment
Experience in cell biology or molecular biology, cell culture handling and ELISA

FLSA University Employee Job FTE 1 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Restricted Position Yes E-Class UF - University Employee FT Job Category University Employee ORP Eligible No Salary Range $40,000-$43,000 Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 7/10/2025 Contact Information for Candidates

Shijun Zhang
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