Lab Technician or Specialist, Bajikar Lab - Cell Biology

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,491 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking a Lab Technician to work in Dr. Sameer Bajikar's lab, specializing in neurodevelopmental disorders. Responsibilities include lab maintenance, performing experiments, and training lab members.

Applicants must have an Associate's degree or a Bachelor's with lab experience. The salary ranges from $19.23 to $24/hour based on qualifications. This is a full-time position located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 2+ years of lab experience; Bachelor's and 1 year preferred.
• Experience with PCR, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, and cell culture required.
• Ability to maintain detailed lab notebooks and organize experimental results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory supplies and comply with health and safety.
• Perform experiments such as PCR and protein isolation.
• Train other lab members on procedures and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Laboratory maintenance

PCR and molecular biology

Cell culture

Data organization and reporting

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Lab equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

The Department of Cell Biology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking an eager and self-motivated Lab Technician or Specialist (level depending on experience) to work in Dr. Sameer Bajikar's laboratory (www.bajikarlab.com). The lab is working on several projects related to studying the underlying causes of neurodevelopmental disorders. These projects involve the development and characterization of new cellular and rodent models and tools to study neurodevelopmental disorders. The prospective employee will work closely with the PI and other lab members to complete experiments in support of the ongoing, long-term research projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for laboratory maintenance and upkeep, including: ordering, stocking, and organizing supplies, preparing stock solutions, maintaining equipment, and assisting the PI with environmental health and safety compliance.
• Perform experimental procedures based on objectives and designs by Dr. Bajikar, including, but not limited to, PCR, molecular biology/recombinant DNA, cell culture, protein and RNA isolation, quantitative RT-PCR, immunoblotting, mouse colony maintenance, and mouse handling and experimentation.
• Provide experimental support for larger scale ongoing, long-term experiments led by other lab members.
• Assist in training other lab members on experimental and lab procedures.
• Maintain and organized and detailed lab notebook, tabulated experimental results, and reagent inventory.
• Prepare summary figures and presentations of results.
• Attend and participate in lab meetings.
• In addition to the above responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education & Experience: Associate's degree and 2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience; Bachelor's and 1 year of related lab experience preferred.

Anticipated Salary Range:

$19.23-24/hour, commensurate with education and experience.

This position will not sponsor applicants already in the US for work visas.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a full-time benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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

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 benchwork and animal procedures requiring fine 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.