Lab Specialist

The Molecular Immunologic and Translational Sciences (MITS) Core at the University of Virginia is seeking a motivated and eager-to-learn Lab Specialist. This role involves providing technical support for assays, including sample staining. Primary responsibilities include maintaining equipment, performing slide imaging, and assisting with or conducting image analysis projects. The ideal candidate is willing to learn, comfortable working on-site at UVA, and able to spend extended periods working at a computer.

Candidates should be proficient with Windows-based computer systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with R is a plus but not required.

Key responsibilities include:

* Performing duties similar to a Lab Technician I, such as conducting analyses, supporting research or clinical work, and maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus.

* Coordinating and participating in routine technical tasks and experiments.

* Assisting in the evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques in line with established objectives.

* Supporting researchers with data manipulation, computation, and analysis using specialized software.

* Helping train staff and students on laboratory procedures and potentially supervising students or volunteers.

* Assisting Principal Investigators and senior staff in developing new experimental strategies and techniques.

* Performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

* Education:

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

* Experience:

1-2 years of lab experience which may include student experience.

Physical Demands:
This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and experimental procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

Anticipated salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

* This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

* This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

* This position will NOT support visa sponsorship.

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

Background checks and required health screening will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

How to Apply:

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0083580. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application with the following documents:

* Resume or CV

* Cover Letter explaining your previous lab experience and goals

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three are required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk.

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