Laboratory Technician, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Science
Posted on May 22, 2023
Position Responsibilities:
The School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics is seeking a part-time (up to 29 hours per week) hourly Laboratory Technician to join our team. The position will support primary research study activities conducted by the Periodontics research team. This includes, but not limited to:
- Assist with maintenance of a research laboratory, including maintaining sufficient supplies of deionized water, washing glassware, autoclaving waste, and maintaining the autoclave and other laboratory equipment
- Perform routine experiments in molecular biology
- Assist with animal experiments
- Ability to accept direction
- Ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, and other employees
- Bachelor degree or in a 4-year college program in Biology or related fields (i.e., biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, etc.)
- Wet lab experience in a biomedical research lab is required
- Willingness and self-motivation to perform the required duties
- Experience in histological sample processing, embedding, sectioning and staining
- Experience in microCT analysis
- Experience in image processing software (i.e., ImageJ)
Position Details:
Department: School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: Yes, dependent upon continued funding
FTE: .72
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Janet Sweeney
Contact Email: jlsweeney@vcu.edu