Research Operations Specialist

2 days ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Laboratory Specialist to join our team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our laboratory, ensuring the smooth execution of research projects, and providing technical expertise to our team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the laboratory's animal colony, including breeding, husbandry, genotyping, and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate with veterinary staff, postdoctoral researchers, students, and principal investigators to meet research animal requirements.
  • Supervise and train support staff on animal colony tasks and general laboratory maintenance.
  • Oversee the operation of projects, including scheduling and maintaining records of equipment and facilities.
  • Assemble, test, calibrate, clean, or make minor repairs to equipment.
  • Train users in equipment operation and research techniques.
  • Determine interview procedures, conduct interviews, and assist with VISA processing of new and current staff.
  • Work independently on data collection and analysis, and confer with principal investigators on research project plans and results.
  • Manage budgets and oversee first-line system processes required by Workday Finance.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • At least 9 years of experience in a laboratory technician role, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Supervisory experience and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication and technical skills.
Physical Demands

This position requires extended periods of standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Keyboarding and other bench work are also required.


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