Specimen Management Technician - Core Laboratory

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Healthy savings plan

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia is seeking an entry-level laboratory support role to help manage and operate lab facilities used for research and teaching. You will assist with equipment upkeep, safety compliance, and quality control, while supporting routine laboratory tasks.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, and no prior experience is necessary. Training covers safety procedures, data entry, and standard operating practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Able to perform routine lab tasks and follow standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or clinical support.
• Follow safety protocols and contribute to quality control in the lab.
• Support data entry and documentation of experiments and results.

Skills

Data entry

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Jobs in this group are typically responsible for managing and operating laboratory facilities used for research, teaching, or to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of disease. They ensure equipment maintenance, adhere to safety protocols, and support quality control. These roles focus on performing a range of operational activities in support of laboratory testing, including managing lab equipment, ensuring proper safety protocols, and supporting research and experiments. Responsible for maintaining lab functionality and efficiency.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and/or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.

Entry‑level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and require vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

This role is being filled for the day shift. Final schedule arrangements are made at the discretion of the hiring manager and may be subject to change.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience: No experience required

Licensure: None required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling, and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer data entry. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20-50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, heat, cold, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $17.25 - $28.47 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

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.