Lab Tech 1 or 2 or Lab Specialist - Kuan Lab

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

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to support innovative neuroscience research. In this role, you will conduct vital experimental procedures, including mouse surgeries and immunohistochemistry, while also managing lab supplies and training students. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about science and eager to expand your skills in a dynamic lab setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of lab experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent written communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mouse surgeries and manage mouse colonies.
• Assist researchers with data analysis and lab procedures.

Skills

Mouse Surgery

Immunohistochemistry

Immunoblotting Analysis

RT-qPCR

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Statistical Software

Job description

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Virginia seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician 1 or 2 or Laboratory Specialist for Dr. Chia-Yi (Alex) Kuan's lab to perform experimental procedures and assist with laboratory management. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting mouse surgery, immunohistochemistry, immunoblotting analysis, RT-qPCR, and mouse colony management including PCR-based genotyping, ordering lab supplies, maintaining lab equipment, and helping to train undergraduate students.

The successful candidate should possess excellent written communication skills and be motivated to learn new laboratory techniques and skills. Applicants should also possess strong problem- solving skills, self-motivation, and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Specialize in lab and/or other research methods and equipment functions specific to Principal Investigators and/or labs. Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions. Perform a variety of tests requiring high degree of proficiency.

• Assist in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives.

• May perform small animal surgery.

• Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software. Evaluate experiment results using statistical and multivariate analyses. Research, compile, and maintain complex statistical, numerical, and computerized reports.

• Perform library and literature research.

• Assist in instructing lab academic sections in lab methods, procedures, and safety.

• Explain work instructions and may adapt general methods and procedures in order to meet the needs of the research.

• Assist in training other staff members on procedures.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience.Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

Physical Demands

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

The position will remain open until filled. This is a benefitted position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA job board, and search for R0072301. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'.Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

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

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, Recruiter, at [e-mail].

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

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