Lab Specialist

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Charlottesville is seeking a full-time Lab Specialist or Technician to support protein biogenesis projects. Responsibilities include maintaining cell cultures and performing CRISPR experiments. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s degree and relevant lab experience. This is an excellent opportunity for those considering graduate studies in molecular biology. Apply today to join an innovative research team.

Qualifications

• 3 years of lab experience or 6 years without a degree required.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian and yeast cultures needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manipulate mammalian and yeast cultures.
• Perform CRISPR-based knockouts/knock-ins.
• Prepare samples for cryo-EM/cryo-ET workflows.
• Conduct routine molecular biology and biochemistry assays.
• Organize and maintain lab infrastructure.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Cell transfection

Tissue culture

Yeast strain engineering

Computational tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

The Jomaa Lab at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time Lab Specialist or Technician to support projects focused on understanding protein biogenesis at the molecular level. Our lab uses a combination of biochemistry, mammalian and yeast cell systems, and advanced structural biology techniques such as cryo-EM and cryo-ET.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and manipulating mammalian (e.g., HEK293) and yeast cultures
• Performing CRISPR-based knockouts/knock-ins
• Preparing samples for cryo-EM/cryo-ET workflows
• Routine molecular biology and protein biochemistry assays
• General lab organization and maintenance of research infrastructure

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience with molecular cloning, cell transfection, and tissue culture
• Yeast strain engineering and genetics
• Interest or experience in structural biology and computational tools is a plus but not required

Position details

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering graduate studies or long-term research careers in molecular biology and structural biology.

Minimum requirements

Education: Bachelor\'s degree.

Experience: 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Licensure: None.

The position will remain open until filled. This is a non-exempt level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

To Apply

External applicants please apply here.

Internal applicants must apply through the Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs," and search for "R0075326".

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter with a brief statement of your research interests or career goals.

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

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

For more information on benefits, please visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

Physical Demands

This position can involve standing and squatting during experiments or animal care, and requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring fine finger manipulation.

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