Melanoma Research Lab Technician (In Vivo)

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a Lab Technician or Specialist to join Dr. Russell Witt's lab. The role focuses on melanoma research, obesity, sex hormones, and treatment responses, with in vivo mouse work and molecular techniques.

The position involves planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on documentation, compliance, and collaboration within a translational cancer research environment at UVA.

Qualifications

• 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 for Lab Technician; 1-3+ years for Lab Specialist.

Responsibilities

• In Vivo Research and Mouse Colony Management: perform mouse experiments, maintain colonies, conduct necropsies, monitor animal health, ensure compliance.
• Research Project Planning and Execution: design and perform experiments, analyze data, establish controls and quality standards.
• Research Documentation and Dissemination: maintain records, prepare manuscripts and abstracts, support funding applications.
• Laboratory Operations and Compliance: provide updates, coordinate supplies, maintain equipment, ensure biosafety and lab safety compliance.

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, VA, seeks a Lab Technician or Specialist to join Dr. Russell Witt's lab. The role focuses on melanoma research, obesity, sex hormones, and treatment responses, with in vivo mouse work and molecular techniques.

The position involves planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on documentation, compliance, and collaboration within a translational cancer research environment at UVA.