12 lab specialist intermediate jobs found in Charlottesville, VA

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 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...

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine, seeks candidates for a Lab Specialist Intermediate to provide scientific and technical support for laboratory-based research pertaining to molecular genetics with a heavy emphasis on DNA repair, DNA recombination, and CRISPR-mediated gene editing. The Lab Specialist will perform research studies and assist in experiments for the research lab of Dr. Eric A. Hendrickson, PhD. The successful candidate will be expected to: Perform and assist with experiments involving cell culture, Western blotting, DNA and RNA isolation, PCR and quantitative PCR. Work with the senior scientists to develop methodologies and protocol for ongoing lab projects. Assist with the collection and entry of data in electronic media. Order lab supplies. Perform routine laboratory maintenance. Perform routine laboratory data analysis and procedures. Independently prepare...

The Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, at the University of Virginia’ (UVA) School of Medicine, is seeking a Lab Specialist Intermediate to work in Dr. Anne Sperling’s laboratory. The Sperling lab studies the role of the immune system in lung diseases such as asthma and pulmonary fibrosis. The lab specialist intermediate will be an important member of the research team, direct independent research projects, direct and manage the lab including a small animal colony. Lab Specialist Intermediate employees provide increasingly complex technical support for projects and may engage in increasingly complex scientific experiments. Will handle more sophisticated administrative and logistical tasks. Lab specialist intermediate employees operate independently with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be expected to: • Perform and direct research and provides laboratory support to the research interests of Dr. Anne...

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine, seeks candidates for a Lab Specialist Intermediate to provide scientific and technical support for laboratory-based research pertaining to molecular genetics with a heavy emphasis on CRISPR-mediated gene editing. The Lab Specialist will work within the research lab of Dr. Eric A. Hendrickson, PhD under the direction of Brian Ruis, MS to generate genome edited cell lines for University of Virginia researchers. The successful candidate will be expected to: Perform and assist with experiments involving mammalian cell culture, DNA isolation, and PCR. Work with the senior scientists to develop methodologies and protocols for ongoing lab projects. Assist with the collection and entry of data in electronic media. Order lab supplies. Perform routine laboratory maintenance. Perform routine laboratory data analysis and procedures. Independently prepare...

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applicants for a Laboratory Specialist Intermediate or Senior to support the laboratory of Michael E. Engel, MD, PhD, Chief of the Division and Vice Chair for Research. The Engel laboratory is dedicated to understanding the molecular pathogenesis of childhood cancers with the goals of translating discoveries forward to benefit patients and backward to reveal fundamental underpinnings of human health and disease. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strong technical and organizational skills, to enable both our scientific and programmatic goals while managing day-to-day laboratory operations. The Engel lab is housed in Medical Research Building 4 (MR4) on the UVA campus. Our laboratory culture is characterized by core values of service, ownership, accountability and excellence. Our mission is to reveal the molecular foundations of complex biology that is clinically...

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...

The Center for Research in Reproduction (CRR) has an opening for a Lab Specialist Intermediate due to retirement. This position provides assay services for investigators within UVa and NIH-supported investigators (both clinical and basic) across the country. The incumbent performs duties to include: data reduction and management, correspondence with investigators, billing for services. The individual will cross-train on the Core’s equipment and be the primary operator of the Immulite 2000. Tasks that applicant should consider as independent daily responsibilities: 1. Make independent decisions regarding reproductive research and daily activities, and ensure all research activities comply with research protocols and regulations. 2. Research background to forecast what supplies are needed to perform reproductive research activities for a specific period. 3. Incumbent document requests made from within and outside the University regarding research experiments and...

The Department of Surgery in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia seeks a Senior Lab Specialist to work in a laboratory doing translational cancer immunology research. Lab Specialist Senior employees apply highly developed subject matter expertise to laboratory research. They are distinguished from Lab Specialist Intermediate employees in the complexity of their work and their responsibilities for staff management. They assist in the administration and coordination of the technical activities of a scientific research lab. Lab Specialist Senior employees assist Principal Investigators or Lab Managers by performing the following tasks: designing research methodologies, managing research projects, developing, and administering budgets and schedules, following established quality standards, and analyzing data and performance metrics. They ensure that standard operating procedures and protocols are maintained and applied. They employees may manage staff. They...

The Beirne B. Carter Immunology Research Center is currently seeking a Laboratory Tech 2 , Lab Specialist, Lab Specialist Intermediate or Specialist Senior to participate in studies, with a large focus on immunology in models of transfusion and transplantation, including autoimmunity. The lab functions as a team effort and only those who are willing, to actively engage, with a group of scientists, as a productive team player, will function well in this position. Intellectual engagement is required as well; those seeking to know, grow, understand and learn will be best suited to this position. The individual should be self-guided and creative in seeking possible solutions to experimental/design challenges at hand. The successful candidate will be expected to: • Participate in research work involving animals, including animal husbandry and experimentation. • Preparing and conducting laboratory research experiments. • Analyzing and organizing data. •...

The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applications for Lab Specialist in the Center for Advanced Vision Science. Candidate will join a highly collaborative and multi-institutional research group to investigate the pathogenesis and treatment of blinding retinal diseases. ( https://med.virginia.edu/ophthalmology/research/cavs/ ). The Lab Specialist will report to Jayakrishna Ambati, M.D. 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 needs of research. They are distinguished from Lab Technicians by the types and duration of assignments, as well as the skills and expertise necessary to serve as resources on non-routine problems. Lab Specialist employees perform daily activities without...

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...