Lab Technician, Jiang Lab - Neuroscience

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia's School of Medicine, Department of Neuroscience, seeks a Lab Technician to join the Lulu Jiang Lab in Charlottesville, VA, performing technical support for neuroscience research focused on neurodegenerative diseases.

Responsibilities include animal studies, data analysis with specialized software, and assisting senior staff; strong emphasis on following protocols and contributing to project goals.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with lab experience.
• 2+ years of lab experience required.
• Experience handling animals and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses and experiments with animals following protocols.
• Support staff with testing, determinations, and experiments.
• Assist in data computation and statistical analysis using software.
• May assist with training and supervision of students or volunteers.

Skills

Lab techniques

Animal handling

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team. The Lulu Jiang Lab is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the intricate workings of the brain. At our lab, we have a strong emphasis on comprehending the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and other related dementia disorders.

Lab and Research Technician employees provide increasingly complex technical support for projects and may engage in increasingly complex scientific experiments. May handle more sophisticated administrative and logistical tasks. Lab and Research Technician 2 employees operate under supervision with a degree of independence when following set protocols and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform analyses, participating in research work involving experiments with animals and observation during post-operative or treatment periods, and maintaining equipment and apparatuses.
• Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties by providing assistance to research staff in testing, determinations, and experiments.
• Assist in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques, based on established objectives.
• Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software.
• May perform certain surgical procedures on small lab animals.
• Assist with training other staff members on procedures; may supervise students or volunteers.
• Assist Principal Investigators and senior staff in developing new strategies and techniques for experimentation.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$17-19/hour, commensurate with education and experience.

Additional Details

• This is a full-time benefited position.
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship.

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.