Lab Technician- Dr. Trinh Lab (Staff Wage)

Virginia AG; Charlottesville, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage position (no leave/benefits)

Job summary

The University of Virginia Department of Pathology - Trinh Lab is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician to support ongoing research activities in a demanding laboratory environment. The role focuses on laboratory procedures, record-keeping, and compliant handling of animal studies where applicable.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree and 2+ years of lab experience, with a preference for those with a Bachelor's degree and prior animal research exposure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience.
• 2+ years of lab experience. Experience with animal studies is a plus.

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 with co-workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and research staff to discuss study techniques, results, and animal care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Biosafety & lab safety

Animal handling

Data analysis

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Statistical software

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 .

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at [e-mail].

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 .