Lab and Research Tech , Hematology & Oncology

Division of Hematology & Oncology is seeking a Lab and Research Tech
2. This position will assist on a project that requires the 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 altered levels of HMEJ activity.

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.

• 70% Conduct experiments – perform RT-PCR, DNA sequencing and Western-style analyses of human tissue samples.
• 15% data entry of data generated from experiments.
• 15% assist in laboratory organization.

Education:

Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.

Experience:

2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience.

Licensure:
None.

• BA/BS degree with additional work experience.
• Work experience should include either work in a molecular biology laboratory or college-level coursework 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 although autonomy is permitted/encouraged for motivated individuals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mammalian tissue culture & molecular biology.
• Previous work experience with radioisotopes.
• 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. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

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 R0078579. 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.

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.