Hourly Lab Specialist - Dept of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 24, 2024
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 Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is searching for a motivated individual to work in a behavioral pharmacology laboratory on NIH-funded research related to developing novel medications to treat Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). This position focuses on daily care, handling and drug administration to laboratory animals. Additionally, this position is focused on preparing and managing behavioral testing sessions including IV drug self-administration and behavioral activity/observation scoring. lastly, this position focuses on carefully recording and storing obtained data, preparing drug solutions, and manage IV lines using sterile technique.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Animal handling
- Animal health assessment
- Administer drug treatments to subjects
- Utilize computer systems to initiate and perform behavioral testing
- Routine laboratory maintenance and cleaning
- Monitor supply levels/rotate stock
- Assist with surgical procedures – prepare instrument packs, anesthetize and prepare subjects for surgery
- Ability to accurately record, update and maintain daily experimental data
- Knowledge of pharmacology and biomedical science
- Knowledge of sterile technique
- Must be dependable and attentive to detail
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule in a diverse environment
- Must be able to effectively work and communicate with supervisor and other laboratory personnel
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU
- Must be comfortable working with animals, previous experience with laboratory rodents strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in biology/life science or biomedical science related field
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: $15-$20/hr
Position Details:
Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 0.50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: SOM HR
