Lab Technician- Dr. Trinh Lab (Staff Wage)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Pathology - Trinh Lab with Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician to support research activities. The role requires hands-on experience in lab housekeeping, animal studies, and bioinformatic analyses, with emphasis on accurate record keeping and data reporting.

This wage position is limited to 1500 hours per year and does not include leave benefits. Background checks and an Education Verification plus Health Screen will be conducted for new hires.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years of lab experience.
• Licensure: None.
• Background checks and health screening required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures supporting research.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and laboratory safety regulations and sanitation protocols.
• Apply knowledge of research and testing procedures, and animal handling, care, and welfare practices.
• Maintain accurate records and utilize word processing and statistical software for data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate frequently with co‑workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and research staff to discuss study techniques, results, and animal care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab procedures

Animal handling

Bioinformatics

Record keeping

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Statistical software

Word processing

Job description

The Department of Pathology - Trinh Lab is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician with a strong educational background in the sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, or mathematics) to support the research and laboratory activities. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with lab housekeeping, animal studies and bioinformatic analyses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures supporting research.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and laboratory safety regulations and sanitation protocols.
• Apply knowledge of research and testing procedures, and animal handling, care, and welfare practices.
• Maintain accurate records and utilize word processing and statistical software for data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate frequently with co‑workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and research staff to discuss study techniques, results, and animal care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029 .

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification and Health Screen.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience.
• Licensure: None.

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 1 year of animal research 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 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 .