Lab Specialist, Park Lab - Microbiology

The Park Lab in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work on projects investigating genetic alterations in cancers. More information on the lab can be found here. The Lab Specialist will work closely with Dr. Park and other lab members to perform a set of experiments on a regular basis, which include animal related works (genotyping PCR, monitoring mouse colony and tumor-bearing mice), cell culture works, molecular biology works (plasmid cloning and transfection), and biochemical experiments (protein extraction and immunoblot) under the direction of principal Investigator.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Proficiency with the following techniques: mouse anatomy and primary tissue culture; molecular methods such as cloning, PCR, real-time PCR; transfection of transgene and shRNA; and biochemical methods such as western blot and protein extraction.

• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master basic computer programs.

• Strong analytical skills and excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.

• Checking inventory of basic laboratory supplies

• Maintaining cell culture daily and managing mouse colonies and genotyping of the colonies when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree.

• Experience: At least 1 year of relevant lab experience. May accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree

• 3-5 years of experience

Physical Demands: 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.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.23/hour ($40,000 annually). 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, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

• 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 R0083585. 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 SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey 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@virginia.edu.

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