Hourly Research Specialist - Pharmacology and Toxicology
Virginia Commonwealth University · MCV Main Campus, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Sep 15, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $17-$20/hr
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Summary
This hourly research specialist position in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Virginia Commonwealth University supports cutting-edge research on pharmacological and toxicological mechanisms. The role involves managing mouse colonies, administering drugs, conducting behavioral assays, and maintaining detailed experimental documentation while working with animal models to study drug effects and transporter function.
Key qualifications
- Minimum undergraduate degree in pharmacology, biochemistry, neuroscience, molecular biology, or closely related field
- Good communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to conduct independent experiments
- Previous experience with mouse colony management and rodent handling preferred
- Experience conducting behavioral assays including place conditioning, Y-maze, and locomotor testing desired
- Experience with transporter functional assays and Western blot analysis favorable
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