Lab Research Operations Assistant — Neuro & Molecular Biology

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 61,606,000; Full time

Job summary

The Connelly Laboratory at the University of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Research Operations Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team in Charlottesville, VA. You will support research execution and lab operations across molecular biology, imaging, and animal behavior, contributing to a collaborative scientific environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active animal colony, generating molecular data, collecting imaging data, and assisting with workflows while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences preferred.
• Experience with rodent handling and behavioral observations is a plus.
• Familiarity with molecular biology workflows desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a small animal breeding colony with daily husbandry.
• Record behavioral observations and analyses.
• Assist with small animal surgical procedures.

Skills

Lab experience

Animal handling

Data recording

Molecular biology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

qPCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Cell culture

Imaging (confocal)

Job description

The Connelly Laboratory at the University of Virginia is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Research Operations Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team in Charlottesville, VA. You will support research execution and lab operations across molecular biology, imaging, and animal behavior, contributing to a collaborative scientific environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining an active animal colony, generating molecular data, collecting imaging data, and assisting with workflows while