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Core Responsibilities:

• Performs quantitative analyses of brain scans, which requires proficiency in neuroanatomy.
• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data and behavioral/cognitive testing.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Presents timely research data at lab meetings.
• Contributes research data to publications, grant submissions, and conference presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Hiring Standards:

• Bachelor’s degree and up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling four years.
• Expertise in neuroanatomy and the quantitative analyses of brain scans (magnetic resonance imaging).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member, and to communicate effectively with laboratory staff and investigators.
• Ability to maintain complete and organized records/reports.
• Working knowledge of computer software and general lab equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and to foster 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 staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in biology, animal science, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, or related disciplines.

Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Restricted Position: Yes

Hours per Week: Not to exceed 29.

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: No

This position is open until filled.

This is a restricted position with no set end date. Continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

VCU 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!

Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Eric Hunsley
Contact Email: Eric.Hunsley@vcuhealth.org