Laboratory Specialist

1 day ago


Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Title: Laboratory Specialist

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.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct laboratory experiments and procedures, including maintenance of eukaryotic cell lines, generation and amplification of Chlamydia strains, and general molecular biology techniques.
  • Perform image acquisition of Chlamydia infected cells or tissue by standard and confocal microscopy, and analyze images using microscopy computer software.
  • Handle and infect small animals (mice) and collect data.
  • 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 train users in equipment operation and research techniques.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 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.
About the University of Virginia:

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.

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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