Laboratory Specialist
1 week ago
The Derré Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Specialist to join their team.
Job Summary:The Laboratory Specialist will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator to participate in laboratory projects involving a combination of microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, microscopy, and small animals (mice) techniques. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining eukaryotic cell lines, generating and amplifying Chlamydia strains, performing general molecular biology techniques, and conducting image acquisition and analysis using microscopy computer software.
Responsibilities:- Participate in laboratory projects involving microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, microscopy, and small animals (mice) techniques.
- Maintain eukaryotic cell lines and generate and amplify Chlamydia strains.
- Perform general molecular biology techniques, including cloning and sequence analysis, immuno-precipitation, and western-blot.
- Conduct image acquisition and analysis using microscopy computer software.
- Handle and infect small animals (mice) as part of research projects.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- 6 years of experience in a lab technician role.
- Master's degree may substitute for required experience.
- 9 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Perform duties similar to Lab Specialist employees, such as helping Principal Investigators coordinate research projects, performing experimental procedures, collecting information and data, and preparing tissues and specimens for procedures.
- Participate in formulating research methods, suggesting options for improving quality, and recommending solutions.
- Oversee day-to-day operation of projects, schedule and maintain records of equipment/facilities, and assemble, test, calibrate, clean, or make minor repairs to equipment.
- Train users in equipment operation and research techniques, and explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes.
- Determine interview procedures and conduct interviews, work independently on collection of data, and analyze research results.
- Confer with PIs in developing plans for research projects and discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
- May supervise research support personnel and manage budgets.
Please apply through Workday, and search for requisition R. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search "Find Jobs," and search for requisition R. Complete a candidate profile online, attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.
For further information about the position, please contact Jon Stafford via email at. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at.
About UVA:The University of Virginia, established in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, is recognized annually as one of the nation's top public institutions and the University of Virginia Medical Center is listed as one of America's Top Hospitals. Charlottesville is located in Central Virginia, 110 miles from Washington, DC and 70 miles from Richmond. It has been recognized as one of America's top cities to live, raise a family, conduct business, and retire. It has also been recognized as one of America's Top Green Cities. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is popular with outdoor enthusiasts with extensive opportunity for hiking, running, cycling, tennis, golf, and skiing.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician's Group, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspective 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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