"School of Pharmacy- Hourly Lab & Research Technician"

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. It’s 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 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.

About the Role

The School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Part-Time Lab and Research Technician to support ongoing research activities.

Key Responsibilities

The School of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry invites you to apply for our Hourly Lab & Research Technician position.

• Organize and maintain laboratory space and inventory
• Order supplies and reagents
• Prepare buffers, solutions, and media
• Autoclave materials
• Assist with molecular biology experiments (e.g., PCR, SDS-PAGE), if qualified
• Willingness to receive training and participate in basic animal-related experiments
• Availability to work weekends as needed

Required Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience, particularly in molecular biology techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest or experience in animal research
• Self-motivated
• 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.

Salary Range: $16.00-$25.00

Position Details:

Department: School of Pharmacy, Dept of Medicinal Chemistry

Employment Type: H1 - Hourly

Restricted Status: No

FTE: .50

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Jiong Li

Contact Email: jli29@vcu.edu

Contact Phone: