Lab Manager - Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology Benefits of working at VCUAll full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.Job Code32301Recruitment PoolAll ApplicantsPosting Numberreq6487UnitSchool Of Medicine MBUDepartmentPharmacology and ToxicologyDepartment Website LinkLocationVCUAddress907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USADuties & ResponsibilitiesVirginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Position Summary: The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at VirginiaCommonwealth University is in search of a Research Lab Manager to work in abehavioral pharmacology laboratory. The primary research goal of thisNIH-funded research is to test novel medications to treat substance usedisorders. Deliverables include technical reports, progress summary reports,and peer-reviewed publications.Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate laboratory activities forscientific projects
- Perform all components of behavioral experiments,including animal handling, surgical procedures, preparation and administrationof drug treatments, and recording data
- Develop and maintain lab procedures,experimental protocols and work instructions
- Aggregate, analyze, and graph experimental dataand prepare research reports and for Principal Investigator (PI) to review
- Inventory, stock, audit and organize suppliesand chemicals
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance andcleaning
- Ensure that lab procedures comply with highquality standards
- Provide assistance and conduct trainings to teammembers as needed
- Provide regular progress updates in a timelymanner to PI
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Design, coordinate, and perform experiments withlittle or no supervision from PI
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, timemanagement and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Expertise in utilizing the following software:Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), GraphPad Prism, and Med-PC
- Demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline closely related to the position (e.g., biology, chemistry, psychology)
- 2 years of work experience in a laboratory orsimilar setting closely related to the position
- Demonstrated history of reliability and abilityto work a flexible schedule in a diverse environment
- Clear and effective communication with PI andother laboratory personnel
- Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a scientific disciplineclosely related to the position (e.g., pharmacology, biology, chemistry,psychology)
- 10 or more years of work experience in alaboratory or similar setting closely related to the position
- Experience with wide range of behavioralprocedures used to assess drug abuse and physical dependence liability inrodents, including, but not limited to, intracranial self-stimulation,intravenous drug self-administration, and physical dependence testing
The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.University Job Code: 32301ORP Eligible: NoVCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!FLSAUniversity EmployeeJob FTE100Exemption StatusExemptRestricted PositionYesE-ClassUF - University Employee FTJob CategoryUniversity EmployeeORP EligibleNoSalary Rangeup to $65,000Compensation TypeSalariedTarget Hire Date12/10/2024Contact Information for CandidatesSOM HRDocuments Needed to Apply