Lab/Research Technician - Pharmacology and Toxicology
Virginia Commonwealth University · MCV Main Campus, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Jul 6, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $40k-$42k
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Summary
Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology seeks a laboratory technician to support Alzheimer's-related research focusing on neuronal function and circuit activity. The role involves preparing experimental materials, performing electrophysiological recordings, maintaining equipment, and organizing data. The technician will also assist with animal handling, histology, and general laboratory operations in a collaborative research environment.
Key qualifications
- Experience with acute and organotypic brain slice electrophysiology and whole-cell patch clamp electrophysiology
- Hands-on experience with single-channel, whole-cell patch clamp, and extracellular recording techniques
- Familiarity with data acquisition and analysis software such as pClamp, Clampfit, MATLAB, or Python
- Experience preparing ACSF/internal solutions and maintaining electrophysiology equipment
- Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to work independently and collaboratively
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