Advanced Lab Specialist - Molecular Biology & Infection Models

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a research scientist to work on infection and colonization models, plasmid construction, and cellular and animal studies. The role involves careful documentation, data analysis, and collaboration in group projects, with opportunity to co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts.

A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are required; preferred candidates may have animal work experience and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with animal work preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Construct plasmid expression vectors using PCR, Gibson assembly, and sequencing.
• Perform bacterial transformation and generate bacterial mutants.
• Conduct Western blotting analysis of proteins from cell lysates and supernatants.
• Develop cellular and animal infection models.
• Maintain animal breeding colony.
• Document data and analyze with LabArchives, GraphPad Prism, and other software.
• Maintain laboratory stocks and organize lab operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Record keeping

Self-motivation

Ability to learn new skills

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Bachelor's degree in STEM preferred

Tools

PCR

Gibson assembly

miniprep purification

sequencing

LabArchives

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Geneious Prime

Western blot

Job description

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville seeks a research scientist to work on infection and colonization models, plasmid construction, and cellular and animal studies. The role involves careful documentation, data analysis, and collaboration in group projects, with opportunity to co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts.

A Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience are required; preferred candidates may have animal work experience and the ability to mentor junior staff.