Lab & Research Technician 2

Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical research is seeking a dedicated Biorepository Technician to support vital cancer research initiatives. This role involves managing human biospecimen procurement, ensuring compliance with shipping regulations, and maintaining accurate database records. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to facilitate groundbreaking research while gaining valuable experience in laboratory techniques and data management. If you're passionate about contributing to life-saving research and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of lab experience or Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to perform biological and chemical analyses.

Responsibilities

• Support human biospecimen procurement and database management.
• Coordinate with staff for specimen requests and shipping.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Data Entry

Specimen Handling

Biological Analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Scientific Equipment

Job description

The Department of Pathology at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine is currently seeking applicants for a Biorepository Technician.

The person in this position will support human biospecimen procurement, database management, and specimen shipment in support of a National Cancer Institute grant for the Cooperative Human Tissue Network, a multi-institutional biospecimen consortium. Duties include working with UVA Medical Center staff to procure human tissue and biofluid specimens, coordinating with the CHTN and UVA Biorepository staff to fulfill investigator requests, managing processing fees, packaging biospecimen shipments according to shipping regulations, and arranging courier pickups. Data entry into biorepository databases is also required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties similar to Lab and Research Aide, such as collecting specimens, setting up experiments, and preparing culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions as instructed.
• Under the guidance of Principal Investigator or senior staff, perform biological, hematological, chemical, or physical analyses.
• Participate in research or clinical work involving animal treatment, including care, feeding, cage cleaning, sanitization, and observation during post-operative or treatment periods.
• Perform some surgical procedures on small laboratory animals as needed.
• Prepare support materials, assist with data analysis, write reports, and help with literature reviews.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain scientific equipment; order supplies and maintain inventory.
• Accurately record experimental data and logs.
• Stay informed of new laboratory techniques.
• Provide routine technical and administrative support to research projects.
• Coordinate schedules with study subjects, handle information intake, record results, and provide logistical support as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of laboratory experience, which may include student experience; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• No licensure required.

For questions about the application process, contact Eric Allen at u [e-mail].

Application Process

Please apply online, search for R0069675, and submit the following documents: CV and Cover Letter. All materials should be uploaded into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be merged into one PDF. Applications missing required documents will not be considered.

Physical Demands

This position involves extensive standing and squatting during experiments or animal care, keyboarding, bench work, and animal procedures requiring fine finger manipulation.

The University of Virginia is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or family medical or genetic information.