What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Research Technician position at Virginia Commonwealth University?
Hourly Research Technician
- 45001505
- 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
- Research
- Hourly/Wage
- School Of Pharmacy MBU
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Unit: School Of Pharmacy MBU
Department: Medicinal Chemistry (Pharmacy)
Department Summary: The School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented part-time Research Technician to support ongoing research into chemistry and biology of glycosaminoglycans, especially in the area of synthesis, biophysics, and enzymology of proteins.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform organic synthesis experiments
- Perform high-throughput screening experiments
- Organize and maintain laboratory space and inventory
- Write up experiments, compile notebook and maintain a log of experiments and results
- Availability to work weekends as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s of Science or equivalent degree or experience in medicinal chemistry or related field.
- Previous laboratory experience, particularly in biochemistry/synthetic chemistry and/or laboratory maintenance or management
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior training in glycosaminoglycans chemistry and biochemistry
Salary Range: $25 per hour
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hours per Week: 29
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
University Job Title: 34054N - Sr Lab/Research Technician 1
Rank: Non Faculty
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Umesh Desai
Contact Email: urdesai@vcu.edu
Salary : $25