Scientific Support Specialist

1 week ago


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

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician to join our team at the Commonwealth of Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our animal colony, assisting in animal experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, and helping to train undergraduate students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the laboratory's animal colony, ensuring the health and well-being of the animals.
  • Assist in animal experiments, including collecting specimens, setting up and performing experiments of a repetitive nature, and preparing culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions as instructed.
  • Perform biological, hematological, chemical, or physical analysis at the direction of the Principal Investigator or senior staff.
  • Participate in research or clinical work involving treatment operations and experiments with animals, including care and feeding, cage cleaning and sanitization, and observation during post-operative or treatment periods.
  • May perform some surgical procedures on small lab animals.
  • Prepare support materials, compare, and assist with analyses of data and write reports. Assist with literature reviews.
  • Operate, adjust, and maintain specific scientific apparatuses and instruments. Order laboratory supplies and maintain inventory.
  • Record accurate information and logs of experimental data.
  • Keep informed of new laboratory techniques.
  • Provide routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects.
  • May contact and coordinate schedules with study subjects, handle information intake, and record and track results. May provide logistical support to the study.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • At least one year of laboratory experience, which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
What We Offer

This is a non-exempt level, benefited position. The Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

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



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