Lab Technician, Pathology - CRISPR & Brain Tumor Research

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia’s Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, seeks a Lab Technician to join Dr. McCord’s group in Charlottesville. The role involves cell culture, CRISPR editing, nucleic acid work, and data analysis, with extensive training provided.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Minimum requirements include an Associate’s degree and at least two years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of lab experience.
• Associate degree required; may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Cell culture.
• CRISPR gene editing.
• siRNA gene suppression.
• Nucleic acid and protein extraction.
• Immunoblots.
• PCR.
• Preparing samples for DNA and RNA sequencing.
• Flow cytometry.
• Mouse procedures and care and data analysis.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Nucleic acid handling

Education

Associate degree

Job description

University of Virginia’s Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, seeks a Lab Technician to join Dr. McCord’s group in Charlottesville. The role involves cell culture, CRISPR editing, nucleic acid work, and data analysis, with extensive training provided.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. Minimum requirements include an Associate’s degree and at least two years of lab experience.