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The Department of Pathology at the University of Virginia is seeking a Lab Specialist to join the lab of Dr. Mani Mahadevan. The Mahadevan lab uses mouse models to study RNA toxicity and its role in myotonic muscular dystrophy disease pathogenesis, with a hope to find a treatment for this neuromuscular disease. The lab specialist will work closely with the PI and other lab members as well as independently to complete experiments. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in working with mice, PCR genotyping, protein isolation and immunoblotting, tissue sectioning, tissue staining and immunohistochemistry. This position can require 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. The qualified candidate will have excellent work ethic, strong communication skills and the ability to work both...

$5,000 sign on bonus for Clinical Lab Scientist 2 hires $2,500 sign on bonus for Clinical Lab Scientist 1 hires Requirements: - Must work a 40 hour/week full-time schedule - Must work a specified shift (days, evenings, or nights; weekend rotation if required by unit) - 24-month commitment with pro-rated repayment for early termination Payment terms: - Half in first paycheck - Half after six months of employment Responsible for performing complex procedures for clinical diagnostic purposes. Serves as a trainer and a role model. Performs Patient and Quality Control (QC) testing, develops skills and maintains competency in routine and assigned laboratory areas. Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents. Performs advanced equipment trouble-shooting and equipment maintenance. Ensures a smooth transition to the next shift. Participates in quality safety and compliance programs. Investigates documents and resolves problems or complaints....

Sign-on bonus available to the hired Clinical Lab Scientist $5,000 for Clinical Lab Scientist 2 $2,500 for Clinical Lab Scientist 1 Pay range shown is for a Clinical Lab Scientist 2. Requirements: - Must work a 40 hour/week full-time schedule - Must work a specified shift (days, evenings, or nights; weekend rotation if required by unit) - 24-month commitment with pro-rated repayment for early termination Payment terms: - Half in first paycheck - Half after six months of employment Responsible for performing complex procedures for clinical diagnostic purposes. Serves as a trainer and a role model. Performs Patient and Quality Control (QC) testing, develops skills and maintains competency in routine and assigned laboratory areas. Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents. Performs advanced equipment trouble-shooting and equipment maintenance. Ensures a smooth transition to the next shift. Participates in quality safety and...

Sign-on bonus available to the hired Clinical Lab Scientist $5,000 for Clinical Lab Scientist 2 hires $2,500 for Clinical Lab Scientist 1 hires The salary range shown below reflects that of a Clinical Lab Scientist 2. The salary range for a Clinical Lab Scientist 1 is $20.28 - $31.43. Requirements: - Must work a 40 hour/week full-time schedule - Must work a specified shift (days, evenings, or nights; weekend rotation if required by unit) - 24 month commitment with pro-rated repayment for early termination Payment terms: - Half in first paycheck - Half after six months of employment Relocation assistance up to $5,000 may be available. Responsible for performing complex procedures for clinical diagnostic purposes. Serves as a trainer and a role model. Performs Patient and Quality Control (QC) testing, develops skills and maintains competency in routine and assigned laboratory areas. Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents. Performs...

The Bielinsky laboratory in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics at the University of Virginia ( www.virginia.edu/bmg ) seeks to hire a laboratory specialist to participate in multiple NIH-funded projects that focus on the study of molecular pathways that defy replication stress relevant to cancer and rare genetic diseases. What you will do: Specialize in lab and/or other research methods and equipment functions specific to Principal Investigators and/or labs. Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions. Perform a variety of tests requiring high degree of proficiency. Assist in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives. Provide assistance to researchers in computing and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software. Evaluate experiment results using statistical and multivariate analyses. Research, compile, and maintain complex...

The Cliffe Lab in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking a Laboratory Technician level 2 to work on projects investigating Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infection in neurons and mechanisms of latent infection. The lab technician will work closely with the PI to use virology, molecular biology and cell biology techniques to study gene regulation during HSV reactivation from latency. Research activities will include, but not be limited to, propagating and titrating virus stocks, routine tissue culture, general molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid isolation, RT-PCR) and animal work. The lab technician will also be responsible for laboratory maintenance. This includes training of other personnel, maintaining mouse colonies, ordering supplies, preparing stock solutions, organizing and maintaining virus stocks and assisting the PI with environmental health and safety compliance. This position...

The Nieh Lab in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia seeks a Lab and Research Technician 2 or Lab Specialist (depending on qualifications/experience) to assist with research characterizing the neural circuits underlying motivated behaviors, such as drug-seeking, feeding, and social interaction. The individual will work directly with Professor Nieh to set up state-of-the-art cellular-resolution simultaneous imaging and stimulation 2-photon microscopes, design and perform head-fixed drug self-administration and feeding tasks, perform stereotaxic surgeries for viral injections and optics implants, maintain a small mouse colony, perform basic immunohistology, and execute general lab management tasks. Previous research experience is desired, but not required. Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to learn new techniques are important characteristics for the position. With experience, the candidate will have the option to take a...

Responsible for performing complex procedures for clinical diagnostic purposes. Serves as a trainer and a role model. Performs Patient and Quality Control (QC) testing, develops skills and maintains competency in routine and assigned laboratory areas. Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents. Performs advanced equipment trouble-shooting and equipment maintenance. Ensures a smooth transition to the next shift. Participates in quality safety and compliance programs. Investigates documents and resolves problems or complaints. Serves as trainer and role model for Clinical Laboratory Scientist 1 staff and health care professional students. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $26.23 - $41.97 Hourly MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS program; Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry or related science;...

The University of Virginia department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics seeks applicants for a Lab and Research Technician 2 to join the Paschal lab. The selected candidate supports the labs multi-disciplinary approach for studying the molecular basis of signal transduction and gene expression in prostate cancer. The primary focus of the laboratory is understanding the nuclear function of poly-ADP-ribosyltransferase (PARP) enzymes, including their utility as therapeutic targets in treatment-resistant prostate cancer. To learn more about the lab please visit: https://med.virginia.edu/bmg/faculty/ What you will do: Perform similar duties to the Technician 1, such as performing analyses, participating in research or clinical work involving treatment operations Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties by providing assistance to clinical and research staff in testing, determinations, and experiments. Assist in...

The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking a Lab Specialist to work in Dr. Lukas Tamm’s lab. The lab specialist will express and purify proteins from different sources and run an array of biochemical assays to assess the quality and function of these proteins. The incumbent will be highly interactive within a relatively large research lab interested in studies of synaptic neurotransmission and virus entry into cells. Prior experience with membrane proteins and their reconstitution into liposomes and culturing of bacterial and mammalian cells would be a plus, but is not required. The successful candidate will also be closely involved with routine lab maintenance tasks. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in science related field. Experience: Three years of experience. Six years of experience accepted in lieu of degree. This is a restricted position; continuation is...

The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking a Lab Specialist Intermediate to work in Dr. Lukas Tamm’s lab. The lab specialist intermediate will express and purify proteins from different sources and run an array of biochemical assays to assess the quality and function of these proteins. The incumbent will be highly interactive within a relatively large research lab interested in studies of synaptic neurotransmission and virus entry into cells. Prior experience with protein purification and culturing of bacterial and/or mammalian cells is required and experience with membrane proteins and their reconstitution into liposomes would be a plus. The successful candidate will also be closely involved with routine lab maintenance tasks. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree in a science related field Experience: Six years of experience in a lab technician role. Master's degree may...

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Technician 1. The position carries out research studies and assists in experiments for the Infectious Diseases Division the laboratory of Prof. Steven Zeichner, MD, PhD. The role of this position is to perform and assist with experiments involving recombinant DNA technology, immunology, and general molecular biology techniques, including the use of using animal models. Responsibilities include working with small animals, laboratory procedures, assisting with collection and entry of data in electronic media and laboratory maintenance. In addition, candidates must be able to perform routine laboratory data analysis and procedures; independently prepare solutions and reagents; perform or learn to work with animal models; resolve problems and work accurately and with attention to detail. Must have ability to analyze and organize work procedures; plan and execute tasks or experiments; and...

The Center for Public Health Genomics at the University of Virginia is looking to hire a bioinformatics lab specialist. The lab specialist will be responsible for assisting the PI, Dr. Chongzhi Zang, and postdoctoral associates in the lab to implement bioinformatics algorithms and to use integrative computational approaches for processing and analyzing bulk and single-cell multi-omics sequencing data for the studies of epigenetics and transcriptional regulation in mammalian model systems. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, statistics, or a related major. 2. At least one-year research experience in high-throughput genomics data analysis. 3. Proficient in Python and R programming. 4. Working knowledge of molecular biology and genomics. 5. Excellent academic communication skills and teamwork skills. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer...

The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia, seeks a Laboratory and Research Technician in the Zimmer Lab. Lab Technicians perform routine lab maintenance tasks including cleaning glassware, preparing buffers, reagents and growth media, placing orders, and monitoring lab supplies. The individual will also assist in maintaining insect and mammalian cell cultures. Lab and Research Technician employees focus on performing routine research tasks and developing skills. They assume routine to moderately complex technical support for research projects. Work is routine and can be performed with some degree of independence when following established protocols and procedures. Lab and Research Technician employees perform tasks as assigned by supervisor. Job Responsibilities Include: Perform duties such as collecting specimens, setting up and performing experiments of a repetitive nature; and preparing culture media, chemicals,...

The Multiscale Muscle Mechanophysiology (M3) Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to support a newly funded project aimed at understanding the effects of hormones on muscle regeneration. The successful candidate will participate as part of a collaborative research team. The incumbent will be mentored by Dr. Blemker of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, work with other graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the M3 lab, collaborate with other labs within BME, perform animal experiments, and learn computational methods. For a description of the lab’s overall research interests, visit: http://www.uvam3lab.com/ Lab Specialist employees provide technical lab support by performing complex lab and research related tasks. They act as specialists on research methods and equipment functions specific to investigations. They have the authority to adapt methods and procedures to meet the...

The Child Health Research Center in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia is seeking applicants for a Lab Specialist (Various Levels) to work in the laboratories of Drs. Ariel Gomez and Maria Luisa Sequeira-Lopez. The Lab Specialist will work closely with the PIs and other lab members to support research projects that rely on a variety of mouse and cell culture models. The lab focuses on plasticity and fate of the renin cells, morphogenesis of the kidney, renal vascular development and disease. The successful candidate will be expected to: • Perform a variety of experimental procedures (e.g. standard molecular biology, tissue processing, histochemical assays, bright-field and fluorescence microscopy). • Assist in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives. • Prepare stock solutions and other reagents. Be available to assist other investigators in the lab as needed. • Assist in...

The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics seeks a Laboratory Specialist to work in the Sheynkman lab. The incumbent will be using long-read RNA sequencing (PacBio, ONT) and mass spectrometry-based proteomics (Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse) to generate datasets for proteogenomics analysis. Such data will be used to discover disease-relevant protein isoforms. Experience in cell/tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, DNA/RNA manipulations, and bioinformatics are a plus but not required. Qualities desired include being detail oriented, organized, and meticulous in designing and running experiments. Opportunities in the position include working in a highly dynamic scientific environment, with opportunities for involvement in individual or collaborative research projects. Lab Specialist employees provide technical lab support by performing complex lab and research related tasks. They act as specialists on research methods and equipment functions specific to...

The Department of Pediatrics seeks a highly qualified Lab Specialist to work in the Ray laboratory at the Child Health Research Center. The laboratory explores molecular physiology and cellular mechanisms that precipitate pediatric renal diseases, with a focus on understanding the pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome, capillary permeability, and angiogenesis in pediatric kidney diseases. The incumbent will be expected to perform experimental procedures done in cell culture, tissue harvest from rodents, and assist in all tracks related to the maintenance of the laboratory. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with at least three years’ experience. Six years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Strong laboratory experience obtained at the bench in molecular and cell biology and significant experience working with rodents are required. This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory...

Lab and Research Technician 2 employees provide increasingly complex technical support for projects and may engage in increasingly complex scientific experiments. May handle more sophisticated administrative and logistical tasks. Lab and Research Technician 2 employees operate under supervision with a degree of independence when following set protocols and procedures. The Erisir laboratory in the Department of Psychology is seeking a Laboratory Technician 2. Job duties will include the following: • Provide support for the ongoing daily operation of a Systems-Level Neuroscience laboratory • Assist with the technical aspects of the research project that examines the central nervous system development and plasticity of the taste system • Responsible for the breeding and maintenance of animal colonies of mammalian species • Responsible for histological analyses and collection of images with a confocal...

The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking a Lab Specialist Intermediate to work in Dr. Seham Ebrahim’s lab. Lab Specialist Intermediate employees engage in laboratory research by performing complex lab and research related tasks. They are distinguished from Lab Specialist employees by their additional responsibilities related to developing, designing, and conducting increasingly complex research projects. They perform complex tasks independently. They have the authority to adapt methods and procedures to meet the needs of research. They may supervise support personnel and manage budgets. Job Description: Perform duties similar to Lab Specialist employees, such as helping Principal Investigators coordinate research projects, performing experimental procedures, collecting information and data, and preparing tissues and specimens for procedures. Participate in formulating...