Lab Specialist, Dermatology

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Dermatology invites applications for a Lab Specialist in Professor Lu Le's laboratory in Charlottesville, VA. The role supports complex laboratory research at the intersection of cancer biology and translational studies.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of lab experience, capable of contributing to ongoing projects and collaborating within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience considered.
• 1+ year of relevant laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex laboratory research and contribute to advancing innovative projects.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a robust work ethic in a dynamic research environment.
• Make significant contributions to ongoing research efforts and drive projects forward.
• Communicate research findings effectively and collaborate within a diverse team.
• Thrive in a laboratory setting spanning basic to translational research endeavors.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine invites applications for a Lab Specialist position in the laboratory of Dr. Lu Le, Professor and Chair of the Department of Dermatology.

The Le lab investigates how genetic and microenvironmental factors interplay to regulate tumorigenesis. Our research focuses on identification of the cell of origin and elucidating the role of tumor microenvironment in cancer development. We dissect the cellular and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis from a developmental perspective using Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a common tumor predisposition human genetic disorder, as a model. While working on neurofibromatosis, our research group serendipitously uncovered the identity of follicular epithelial cells that directly give rise to hair and mechanisms that cause hair to turn gray – findings that led to our second focus to identify possible treatments for balding and hair graying associated with aging. The laboratory offers a rich experimental environment that encompasses both basic and translational research.

For an overview of our recent publications, please visit: https://med.virginia.edu/le-lab/publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex laboratory research and play a crucial role in advancing innovative research projects.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a robust work ethic essential for our dynamic research environment.
• Make significant contributions to ongoing research efforts, showcasing the ability to drive projects forward.
• Possess effective communication skills, necessary for articulating research findings and collaborating within a diverse team.
• Thrive in a dynamic laboratory setting that encompasses a broad spectrum of basic to translational research endeavors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, may accept a combination of experience, education and certification in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 1+ year of relevant laboratory experience required.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is a Non-Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

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