Senior Laboratory Technician

1 day ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Laboratory Technician to join our research team in the School of Medicine, Neurology department. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory work that promotes translational muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular research.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out murine preclinical trials for various muscular dystrophy model mice, including mouse handling, colony maintenance, genotyping, functional analysis, and tissue specimen collection and freezing.
  • Perform molecular biology techniques such as qRT-PCR, Western blots or immunoassays, ELISAS, microscopy and/or immunostaining.
  • Conduct cell culture techniques such as cell passaging, luciferase assays, drug treatments, and the transfection of cell lines.
  • Assist in implementing a data management system for the various projects in the lab, keep meticulous records from multiple experiments, and document procedures for new methods developed.
Requirements
  • BS in Science
  • 5 or more years of experience in a laboratory
  • Standard molecular biology and/or histology techniques
  • Experience with cellular models, processing samples, and animal models
  • Experience working independently in a laboratory setting
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant scientific field
  • Experience with mouse phenotyping, genetic crosses, model characterization, and/or preclinical drug trials
  • Experience with heart function and/or muscle physiology
  • Experience with protein-based assays
  • Experience with cell-based assays
  • Experience in laboratory training or education
  • Experience with sequencing techniques or analysis (RNAseq, ChIP-seq, etc.)
  • Experience with a team science approach
  • Experience with IACUC including guidelines and protocol submissions

This is a restricted position with no set end date; continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve.



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