Lab Technician: Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics Research

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Yang Lab is seeking up to three lab technicians to join the team in Charlottesville, within the Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Department. The lab studies mitochondrial stress, ER stress, and ISR using Cryo-EM, biochemistry, and cell biology to understand stress pathways with potential therapeutic implications for neurodegeneration, metabolic disorders, and cancer.

Responsibilities include general lab maintenance and active participation in cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; may accept equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of lab experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate routine technical duties with clinical and research staff.
• Assist in evaluating methods and procedures against objectives.
• Provide basic data analysis using specialized software.
• Assist in training staff and supervising students.
• Support researchers and PIs in developing new strategies.
• Independent work following established protocols.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Training others

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The University of Virginia's Yang Lab is seeking up to three lab technicians to join the team in Charlottesville, within the Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Department. The lab studies mitochondrial stress, ER stress, and ISR using Cryo-EM, biochemistry, and cell biology to understand stress pathways with potential therapeutic implications for neurodegeneration, metabolic disorders, and cancer.

Responsibilities include general lab maintenance and active participation in cutting-edge