Lab and Research Technician

1 day ago

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

The Voss Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab and Research Technician to join our team. As a key member of our research group, you will be responsible for handling patient blood samples, maintaining lab records, and presenting research findings at lab meetings.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Handling of patient blood samples and blood processing to cryopreserve research specimens.
  • Maintaining excellent lab records using digital and traditional lab notebooks.
  • Presenting research findings at lab meetings.
  • Experimental work includes isolating immune cells from mouse or human samples, and sterile cell culture of those primary cells; analysis of cell populations using flow cytometry; isolation of protein and RNA for western blotting and RNA-sequencing; and generation of viral particles for CRISPR gene delivery.
  • General lab duties include ordering and purchasing for the lab using the UVA Marketplace and tasks involved in overall laboratory maintenance, including maintaining organized mouse colony records.
Requirements:
  • Lab and Research Technician 1: High school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of lab experience, or Bachelor's degree in lieu of experience.
  • Lab and Research Technician 2: Associate's degree, at least 2 years of lab experience, or Bachelor's degree in related science in lieu of experience.
  • Lab Specialist: Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience, or 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous lab experience including basic molecular biology skills (PCR, cloning, bacterial culture, etc.), flow cytometry, & western blotting.
  • Previous experience with mouse handling is preferred, but a willingness to work with mice is acceptable.
  • Experience working with pancreas tissue is an asset for a Laboratory Specialist.
  • Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member in a supportive atmosphere.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
Physical Demands:

This position requires extensive periods of standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals, as well as keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://uva.wm.edu/hr/benefits.html.

This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To apply, please visit https://uva.wm.edu/hr/careers.html and search for R0061886. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

  • CV or Resume
  • Cover letter

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at jb6q@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community, please see https://uva.wm.edu/about.html and https://visitcharlottesville.com/.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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