Research Technician

4 days ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Lab and Research Technician 2, Department of Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience and the Center for Brain Immunology and Glia at the University of Virginia seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented laboratory technician to assist with research projects and laboratory management in the Coutinho-Budd laboratory.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in research related to cellular and molecular mechanisms of glial biology in Drosophila melanogaster. The Coutinho-Budd lab is particularly interested in understanding molecular mechanisms underlying glial function and interactions with nearby neurons and glia in the healthy and diseased nervous system.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform analyses, participate in research or clinical work involving treatment operations and experiments with animals, including care and feeding, cage cleaning and sanitization, and observation during post-operative or treatment periods.
  • Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties by providing assistance to clinical and research staff in testing, determinations, and experiments.
  • Assist in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques, based on established objectives.
  • Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software.
  • May perform certain surgical procedures on small lab animals.
  • Assist with training other staff members on procedures; may supervise students or volunteers.
  • Assist Principal Investigators and senior staff in developing new strategies and techniques for experimentation.
Requirements:
  • Education: Associate's degree
  • Experience: At least 2 years of lab experience, which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree in a related science will be considered in lieu of experience.
What We Offer:

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. This is a non-exempt level, benefited position.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System, is fundamentally committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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