Lab Technician or Lab Specialist, Sun Lab, Carter Immunology Center (Staff Wage)

The Sun Lab in the Carter Immunology Center at the University of Virginia, is currently seeking a wage Lab Technician or wage Lab Specialist to become a participating member of the Sun Lab. The primary purpose of this entry 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.

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.

Other responsibilities include:

• 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.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

The position will remain open until filled. This position will sponsor applicants for work visas. The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/Resume. Search on requisition number: R0076093.

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.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, Sr. HR Specialist at brc2s@virginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Experience:

• Lab Technician: At least 2 years of lab experience which may include student experience.Bachelor's degree in related science will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Lab Specialist: Bachelor's Degree. 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Licensure: None.

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.

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