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Research Technician - Neuroscience and Anatomy, School of Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University -
Richmond, VA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$18 - $22 an hour

Qualifications

Laboratory safety
Academic research projects
Bachelor's degree
Safety standard operating procedures

Full Job Description

45001809

907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284

Research

Hourly/Wage

School Of Medicine MBU

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Neuroscience & Anatomy

Department Summary: In the Department of Neuroscience & Anatomy, research is one of our core tenets. With traditions anchored in the anatomical disciplines, our identity has evolved to reside in modern neuroscience, where our dedicated faculty and students engage in state-of-the-art research and scholarly activity with clinical translation potential in conditions ranging from anxiety to epilepsy to Alzheimer’s.

With labs and grant-funded projects led by our full-time department faculty and affiliate faculty in other academic units across VCU, we’re proud to contribute to the field by conducting innovative research the following focus areas: Central Nervous System Circuit Function, Central Nervous System Injury and Repair, Educational scholarship and Practice, Glial Cell Biology, and Molecular Mechanisms of Neuropsychiatric Disorders.

About the Lab:

The Crowther Laboratory conducts cutting-edge neuroscience research. Our team is collaborative, rigorous, and committed to training and mentoring at all levels. We are seeking a motivated Research Technician to join our growing team and contribute to ongoing research projects under the joint mentorship of Dr. Andrew Crowther (PI) and Dr. Victoria Brings.

Position Overview:

The Research Technician will support behavioral pharmacology experiments, animal procedures, and wet-lab protocols. This role works under general PI supervision with increasing independence over time, resolving most standard issues independently and referring complex questions to the PI as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct and assist with animal work, including surgery, drug administration, behavioral testing, and tissue collection (mouse models)
Perform tissue processing, immunostaining, and quantification
Conduct and analyze behavioral pharmacology experiments under PI supervision
Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records and experimental logs
Manage laboratory supplies, reagent inventories, and equipment maintenance schedules
Assist other staff and students with wet-lab protocols and data organization; provide training and support for lab procedures as needed
Assist with preparation of manuscripts, reports, and grant-related documents
Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs
Comply with all institutional animal care and safety protocols

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Pharmacology, Psychology, or a related field
Prior experience in a research laboratory setting (undergraduate research counts)
Experience with experimental animal models and/or cell cultures
Demonstrated ability to learn new techniques quickly and work independently
Strong attention to detail and commitment to reproducible science
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of safe laboratory practices and commitment to lab safety
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with rodent handling and behavioral testing (e.g., open field, rotarod, von Frey)
Familiarity with pharmacological injection techniques (IP, SC, IT)
Experience with data analysis software (GraphPad Prism, MATLAB, R, or Python)
Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience troubleshooting experimental protocols

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials as a single PDF:

Cover letter that concisely describes your research interests and relevant experience (1 or 2 paragraphs)
Current CV or resume
Names and contact information for two to three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is May–September 2026. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Salary Range: $18-22/hr

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: up to 29

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: Lab/Research Technician 1 (hourly)

Contact Information:

Contact Email: [email protected]

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