Research Technician or Specialist, Levental Lab

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks a Research Technician or Specialist for the Levental Lab in Charlottesville, VA. The role focuses on membrane organization, protein paralipidome analysis, and cell-cell fusion determinants, using engineered cell lines and fluorescence imaging techniques.

Responsibilities include both experimental work and administrative lab support, onboarding new members, ordering, and keeping the lab functioning smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; combination of experience/education considered
• 1+ year of relevant lab experience for Technician
• 3+ years of relevant experience for Specialist
• Master's degree in life sciences preferred

Responsibilities

• Investigate how membrane organization is regulated and influences cellular responses
• Characterize protein paralipidomes using fluorescence techniques
• Assist projects on membrane determinants of cell-cell fusion of myoblasts
• Provide administrative lab support: ordering, onboarding, lab upkeep
• Support routine molecular biology and cell culture tasks
• Additional duties may be assigned

Skills

Lab experience

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy

Job description

The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Technician or Specialist for the Levental Lab.

The Research Technician will investigate how membrane organization is regulated and influences cellular responses. Using genetically engineered cell lines, the Research Technician will characterize protein paralipidomes using fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy and other fluorescence techniques. The Specialist will also assist ongoing projects in the membrane determinants of cell-cell fusion of myoblasts. Training in critical experimental aspects will be provided.

Research Technicians are also expected to provide administrative lab support, including ordering, new lab member onboarding, and general lab upkeep. Finally, Technicians are expected to provide help to other lab personnel in routine molecular biology, cell culture, and other lab tasks.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Research Technician

Education: Bachelor's degree required, may accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.

Experience: 1+ year of relevant lab experience.

Research Specialist

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

Master's degree in life sciences or a related field preferred.

1+ year of lab experience to include hands-on experience with cell and molecular biology. Background in immunology preferred.

Anticipated Salary:

$52,000 annually.

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.

Position Type & Work Location:

• This is a full-time, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.


• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on continuation of available funding.


• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Additional Requirements

• Background checks and health screenings will be conducted on all new hires.


• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

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.