Specimen Management Technician (Medical Lab) - Core Laboratory

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 23,763 - 34,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Health Saving Plans

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia seeks an entry-level Laboratory Support role in Charlottesville, VA. You will help operate and maintain lab facilities used for teaching and research, ensuring safety protocols and quality control.

Evening shift; final scheduling is at the hiring manager’s discretion. This role focuses on routine lab tasks, equipment checks, data entry, and basic support for experiments while training is provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licensure: None required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory facilities used for teaching or research.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality control are followed.
• Support lab equipment management and general operational activities.
• Assist in research or experiments and perform routine data entry.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

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.

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

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty. Spends the 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 requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised. Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

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 - 50 lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, heat, cold, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $17.25 - $24.78 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.