Lab and Research Tech , Hematology & Oncology

Lab and Research Tech I – Division of Hematology & Oncology, UVA School of Medicine

Division of Hematology & Oncology at UVA School of Medicine is seeking a Lab and Research Tech
1. This role will assist in a project that requires extensive use of human cells in tissue culture and a significant portion of the applicant’s time will be spent in the propagation, construction and maintenance of genetically engineered cell lines. Specifically, the purpose of this position is to plan and conduct research experiments as well as analyze results focusing on the construction, identification and characterization of human cell lines that have been genetically modified to contain mutant alleles of DNA
2. Additional techniques likely needed will DNA sequencing analysis, Western blotting and a bevy of molecular assays to assess the allelic status of human cells. Included in this category of conducting experiments is the use of computer software for the analysis and presenting of data generated during individual experiments.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience required.

Licensure:
None.

• Work experience should include either work in a molecular biology laboratory or college-level course work in biology or molecular biology.
• Basic competency with Macintosh computers.
• Ability to work as part of a research team in a responsible, dependable, collegial manner.
• Strong organizational skills.

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0078577. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, Skill Survey, during the final phase of the interview. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiter at xmf9ad .

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.