Research Associate

6 days ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Virginia Jobs Full time
Job Title: Lab Specialist

The University of Virginia School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, is seeking a highly skilled Lab Specialist to support Drs. Joshua Li and Li Jin in their research endeavors.

The successful candidate will work in the Orthopaedic lab conducting research projects involving a combination of cellular biology, molecular biology, microscopy, and small animal work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Specialize in lab and/or other research methods and equipment functions specific to Principal Investigators and/or labs.
  • Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions.
  • Perform a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency.
  • Assist in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives.
  • May perform small animal surgery.
  • Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software.
  • Evaluate experiment results using statistical and multivariate analyses.
  • Research, compile, and maintain complex statistical, numerical, and computerized reports.
  • Perform library and literature research.
  • Assist in instructing lab academic sections in lab methods, procedures, and safety.
  • Explain work instructions and may adapt general methods and procedures in order to meet the needs of the research.
  • Assist in training other staff members on procedures.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

This is a restricted position and continuation will be dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.


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