Advertising Summary: The School of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology, seeks a highly motivated individual to join the Harada Laboratory to assist in wet lab work related to tumor immunology studies.

Unit: School of Dentistry

Department: Oral and Craniofacial Molecular Biology

Position duties and  Responsibilities:

• Setting up and performing experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents
• Maintains and orders equipment and supplies
• Helps monitor compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates
• Daily bench work involving advanced lab technical protocols such as Mammalian cell culture, Flow cytometry, and Western blotting
• Independently handling and maintaining advanced instrumentation
• Animal (mouse) experimentation and record keeping

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in Immunology
• At least one-year experience in animal (mouse) experimentation and immunological studies
• Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• 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 an hourly employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in relevant scientific field, research techniques and methods
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures

**This is a restricted position with a set end date of 07/31/2027

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.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00

Hours per Week: Up to 29

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Restricted Position: Yes, this position is anticipated to end on July 1, 2027

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Dr. Hisashi Harada
Contact Email: hharada@vcu.edu