Research Technician

4 hours ago

Charlottesville VA USA, United States University of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Lab and Research Technician

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lab and Research Technician to join our team. As a key member of our research group, you will be responsible for conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and contributing to the development of new therapies and diagnostics for infectious diseases and cancers.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual with a strong background in laboratory techniques and a passion for scientific research. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and be able to collaborate effectively with our team of researchers and clinicians.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct experiments involving recombinant DNA technology, immunology, and general molecular biology techniques
  • Assist with the collection and entry of data in electronic media and laboratory maintenance
  • Perform routine laboratory data analysis and procedures, including the use of animal models
  • Design experiments and synthetic DNAs that encode needed proteins
  • Plan and make purchases of scientific supplies and equipment for the lab
  • Maintain careful inventories of samples and reagents using digital platforms
  • Ship and receive samples from collaborating laboratories at other institutions
  • Prepare figures and tables summarizing results, including basic statistical analyses
  • Actively engage with the relevant scientific literature to understand the work in the lab and interpret results
  • Read and understand papers and grant proposals from the lab
  • Prepare initial draft reports for publications
  • Help train new lab members and visiting scientists and students
Requirements:
  • Lab and Research Technician 1: High school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of lab experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
  • Lab and Research Technician 2: Associate's degree, at least 2 years of lab experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
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 position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

The Anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience.

This is a non-exempt level, benefited position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVA_Employees.

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 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.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVA_CareerPage and search for the job title. Complete an application online with a CV and cover letter. Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Applications that do not contain all 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 SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For additional information regarding the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan at yelena.markazyan@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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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