Lab Specialist, Beirne B. Carter Center Immunology Research

The Beirne B. Carter Center Immunology Research (CIC) at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applicants for a Laboratory Specialist to become a participating member of the Sun Lab. The primary purpose of this junior level position is to assist with performing complex experiments, per the direction of Principal Investigator or senior staff, to perform biological, immunological, chemical or physical analysis.

For more information visit: about the CIC, please visit https://www.immunology.virginia.edu/

The successful candidate will work with students, post-docs, and other members of the lab to assist in conducting all aspects of experiments. The position requires coordinating research projects and logistics with other lab members; compliance with University, Federal, and State policies and procedures; consulting with junior faculties and Principle Investigator regularly; and oversight of laboratory purchasing, equipment, and supplies required for operation of the laboratory. The individual should be self-guided and creative in seeking possible solutions to experimental/design challenges at hand and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research work involving treatment operations and experiments with animals to including weaning and genotyping mice.

• Use of immunology assays including flow cytometry staining, cell culture, transfection and transduction and analysis and ELISA.

• Prepare support materials, compare and assist with analyses of data and write reports. Assist with literature reviews.

• Record accurate information and logs of experimental data

• Keep informed of new lab techniques

• Provide technical and administrative support to research projects

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree.

• Experience: 2 years of experience. 4 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:

• Self-guided and creative in seeking possible solutions to experimental/design challenges.

• Strong communication skills.

• Experience working with laboratory animals.

This position will remain open until filled. This position will sponsor applicants already in the US for work visas. This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.This is a full-time benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The anticipated Hiring Range is commensurate with education and experience. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

Application Process:

Please apply online, and search for R0081787. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

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.This position is open until filled.

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.

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.