Research Technician Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Healthcare

Position: Hourly Research Technician

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Summary:

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 School of Pharmacy is committed to fostering a climate where the success of all people is supported and celebrated.

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 sult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hours per Week:

ORP Eligible:

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

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