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Position Summary:

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is in search of a Laboratory Summer Research Assistant from June 1st- Aug 31st 2024. The laboratory research is focused onpreclinical studies on opioid tolerance and gastrointestinalchemotoxicity.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in studies on mice gastrointestinaltissues
• Preparation of solutions, and setting upexperiments in organ bath
• Will also involve behavioral studies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Should have basic understanding of Physiology
• Experience in wet-lab

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as an hourly employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as undergraduate, preferablyas senior

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.

Salary Range: $15/hr

Position Details:

Department: Pharmacology and Toxicology
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 0.50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Contact Information:

Contact Name: SOM HR