Lab Specialist, Intermediate or Senior in Biochemistry
4 months ago
The lab specialist performs and assists with laboratory management and experimental procedures in Dr. Todd Stukenberg’s laboratory. The Stukenberg lab focuses on cellular mechanisms of mitosis and how these are dysregulated during cancer progression. Most of the experiments are based on in vitro biochemistry and tissue culture cells. The experiments to be performed will be tailored to the candidates experience and needs of the lab. The goal will be to allow the candidate to grow as an experimentalist by increasing the complexity and the number of techniques they are responsible for over time. In addition, the candidate will handle sophisticated administrative and logistical tasks. Research employees operate under supervision with a degree of independence when following set protocols and procedures.
What you will do:
Perform laboratory experiments that include cell culture, molecular biology, confocal microscopy, protein purification.
Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties by providing assistance to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduate students, and staff.
Order supplies and equipment for the lab and maintain an organized system of operation.
Participate in weekly group meetings and assist in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques, based on established objectives.
Facilitate collaborations with other laboratories and clinicians to obtain clinical samples.
In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
The laboratory specialist position is open to candidates with varying levels of experience. Salary will be commensurate with level of position.
Requirements for Lab Specialist:
Bachelor's degree or 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Requirements for Lab Specialist Intermediate:
Bachelor's degree.
6 years of experience. Master's degree may substitute for required experience. 9 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Requirements for Lab Specialist Senior:
Bachelor's degree.
9 years of experience OR a Master's degree and 4 years of experience. 12 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
strong problem-solving skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team
previous research experience in either molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry or data analysis are preferred
The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check and health assessment per University policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.
This is a restricted position and continuation will be dependent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check and health assessment per University policy.
To Apply:
Apply Here , and search for R0061994.
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R0061994.
Complete an application online with the following documents:
CV
Cover letter
***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***
References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.
For questions about the application process, please contact Michelle Johnson , Recruiter
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.
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