86 laboratory jobs found in Charlottesville, VA

The Derré Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work on projects investigating the mechanisms supporting Chlamydia trachomatis infections. Under the supervision of the PI, the incumbent will participate in laboratory projects involving a combination of microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, microscopy and small animals (mice) techniques. Research activity conducted includes, but is not limited to, maintenance of eukaryotic cell lines, generation and amplification of Chlamydia strains, general molecular biology techniques (cloning and sequence analysis, immuno-precipitation and western-blot), image acquisition of Chlamydia infected cells or tissue by standard and confocal microscopy, image analysis using microscopy computer software, small animal (mice) handling and infection. Qualifications: Education: B.S. degree in biological...

The University of Virginia Department of Neuroscience within the School of Medicine seeks to hire a Lab and Research Technician 2 to work in the lab of Dr. Sontheimer. 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 successful candidate will: Perform similar duties to the Technician 1, such as performing analyses, participating in research or clinical work involving treatment operations and experiments with animals to include care and feeding, cage cleaning and sanitization, and observation during post-operative or treatment periods, and maintaining equipment and apparatuses. Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties...

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 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 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 Medicine, Division of Nephrology, at the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine, seeks applications for a Lab Specialist Senior to work in the laboratory of Didier Portilla, MD . This position is responsible for conducting research related to the study of Pathogenesis of acute kidney injury; role of PPAR alpha in AKI and the role of pericytes in progressive fibrosis. Role of intracellular complement in kidney fibrosis. For more information visit: https://med.virginia.edu/nephrology/research/didier-portilla-lab Lab Specialist Senior employees apply highly-developed subject matter expertise to laboratory research. 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...

The Brayman Lab in the Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Specialist. The duties of this position include but are not limited to, performing/assisting with studies investigating underlying mechanisms of type 1 diabetes and recurrence of diabetes in various murine models of diabetes as well as assisting with human pancreatic islet isolations in the new GMP islet isolation facility. Research responsibilities include working with mice, mouse islet isolation and transplantation, collection of mouse tissue and blood for proteomic studies, measuring blood glucose levels, flow cytometry, protein (e.g. Immunoglobulin M) purification & chromatography, immunoassays, tissue culture, electrophoresis and western blot, ELISA’s, DNA and RNA extractions and in vitro and in vivo experiments related to ongoing studies. Procedures and protocols will be taught to the selected candidate, although experience is a plus. Especially experience with...

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Virginia is currently seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work in the lab of Dr. Amy Mathers. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical lab support by performing complex lab and research related tasks. This person would act as a specialist on research methods and equipment functions specific to research tasks. This work, which covers both microbiological and molecular techniques, primarily focuses on researching and advancing the science of antimicrobial resistance genes. An effective candidate will work with all members of the lab team to assist in all aspects of conducting experiments. This individual should also be able to work independently and be self- guided and creative in seeking possible solutions to experimental challenges. This candidate should also be able to work well with other laboratory departments as they will work regularity in cooperation with other labs at the UVA Medical Center....

Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager the Laboratory Supervisor provides first line supervision over the technical and operational staff in a defined laboratory area. Provides personnel and staffing oversight for a limited area of the lab. Supervises staff technical and professional performance. Maintains a positive and professional work environment. Investigates documents and resolves problems and complaints. Provides backup support for Department Manager. Performs laboratory test procedures. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $69,201.60 - $110,718.40 Annual MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's Degree in Compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act & Amendments (CLIA) Experience: 3 years relevant experience Licensure: Medical Technologist or categorical CT HTL ASCP or equivalent PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently...

Provides customer service and laboratory-related communication regarding specimen submission and reporting of results to healthcare providers that use the UVA Medical Laboratories. Communicates patient results clearly accurately and effectively to laboratory clients. Serves as a resource to clients regarding test requirements specimen submission and other laboratory policies and procedures. Serves as a dispatch service for lab couriers. Serves as trainer and role model for new staff. Performs area-specific support activities. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $16.31 - $25.28 Hourly MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: HS Diploma or equivalent Experience: 2 years relevant experience Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs. COVID...

The Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism at the University of Virginia seeks a Lab Specialist Sr. Wage position to work under the supervision of Dr. Rita and Andy Basu's lab. Lab Specialist Senior employees apply highly-developed subject matter expertise to laboratory research. This position is responsible for assisting in the development, design, and execution of basic science research projects which utilizes molecular techniques such as gel preps, western blot, tissue preparations for electron microscopy, confocal microscopy, and tissue staining, as well as the use of in vivo mouse models and in vitro cell culture models. In addition, the position will involve statistical analysis, graph production, poster creation, and research paper writing for grants and presentations. The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and demonstrate the ability to articulate information to investigators and other research team members. Other...

Provides customer service and laboratory-related communication regarding specimen submission and reporting of results to healthcare providers that use the UVA Medical Laboratories. Laboratory Client Services Rep: ​​ Job Description Communicates patient results clearly accurately and effectively to laboratory clients. Serves as a resource to clients regarding test requirements, specimen submission and other laboratory policies and procedures. Serves as a dispatch service for lab couriers. Serves as trainer and role model for new staff. Performs area-specific support activities. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Clinical Lab Scientist: Job Description Performs patient and Quality Control (QC) testing, develops skills and maintains competency in assigned laboratory areas. Maintains proper inventories and correctly uses supplies and reagents. Monitors equipment performance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes...

Sign-on bonus available to the hired Clinical Lab Scientist: $5,000 for Clinical Lab Scientist 2 $2,500 for Clinical Lab Scientist 1 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 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...

The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine seeks candidates for a Laboratory Tech, Laboratory Specialist or Laboratory Specialist Intermediate to participate in studies of the role of clonal hematopoiesis in age-related diseases. This position provides scientific/technical support to a large cardiovascular research laboratory consisting of a mixture of graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows, clinical fellows, and technical staff. The tasks involve a combination of general laboratory management and the coordination of activities involving ultra-deep DNA sequencing to examine the associations between somatic mutations and disease features in patient cohorts. The successful candidate will be expected to: Design and optimize laboratory procedures. Conduct experiments Record and analyze results Providing training on laboratory techniques Supervise laboratory technicians Manage...

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....

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. •...

Sign-on bonus available to the hired Clinical Lab Scientist $5,000 for Clinical Lab Scientist 2 $2,500 for Clinical Lab Scientist 1 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. Pay rate is based upon experience. 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...

Responsible for receiving and processing requests and specimens for Laboratory analysis entering requests into Laboratory computer system transporting of specimens and using problem solving skills. Enters written and receives electronic orders for Laboratory requests into Laboratory Computer System Ensures all specimens received meet specimen acceptance criteria. Operates Pneumatic Tube System (PTS) Investigates documents and resolves problems or complaints Processes Laboratory specimens. Serves as trainer and role model for new Specimen Management Technicians and health care professional students. Demonstrates knowledge of quality safety and compliance programs. Performs area-specific support activities. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $15.99 - $24.78 Hourly MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent Experience: No experience required Licensure: None required...

Responsible for receiving and processing requests and specimens for Laboratory analysis entering requests into Laboratory computer system transporting of specimens and using problem solving skills. Enters written and receives electronic orders for Laboratory requests into Laboratory Computer System Ensures all specimens received meet specimen acceptance criteria. Operates Pneumatic Tube System (PTS) Investigates documents and resolves problems or complaints Processes Laboratory specimens. Serves as trainer and role model for new Specimen Management Technicians and health care professional students. Demonstrates knowledge of quality safety and compliance programs. Performs area-specific support activities. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $15.99 - $24.78 Hourly MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent Experience: No experience required Licensure: None required...

Responsible for performing complex procedures for clinical diagnostic purposes. Conducts advanced technical and operational problem-solving. Serves as a team leader operations supervisor of the day and a mentor to new and current employees. Performs Quality Control (QC) and complex patient testing, develops skills and maintains competency in routine, “specials” and assigned laboratory areas Correctly uses supplies and reagents and assists in inventory management Performs advanced equipment Trouble-shooting and maintenance responsibilities. Serves as a team leader. Initiates activities associated with quality, safety and compliance programs. Serves as expert for analytical and technical questions and problems. Serves as a trainer role model and mentor for staff and healthcare professional students. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Position Compensation Range: $27.29 - $43.66 Hourly MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education:...

The University of Virginia seeks a Lab Specialist to support the Department of Anesthesiology in the laboratory of Dr. Manoj Patel. The department’s research efforts involve dozens of faculty, residents, and staff in basic science and clinical research efforts. Our clinical investigators and Ph.D. researchers maintain active basic science laboratories conducting anesthesiology-related investigations with support from post-docs, fellows, residents, and graduate students. Many of our faculty members are involved in clinical research, supported by a staff of clinical research coordinators and post doctorate research fellows. The Technology in Anesthesia and Critical Care Group focuses attention on biomedical devices and includes faculty from the School of Engineering and Applied Science as well as the School of Medicine. The Patel lab specializes in epilepsy and utilizes a number of epilepsy rodent models. Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day operation of projects....

The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia seeks a Part time Database Assistant (~5 hours per week) for help with data entry and validation for particle physics experiment hardware database. This part-time wage position will remain open until filled. Compensation will take the form of wages at $20.00/hr. This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029 . To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and attach a current CV/Resume and Cover Letter . Search on requisition number: R0043575 . Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2tvirginia.edu. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to...

The University of Virginia Department of Neuroscience within the School of Medicine seeks to hire a Lab and Research Technician 2 to work in the lab of Dr. Scott Zeitlin. 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 successful candidate will: Perform similar duties to the Technician 1, such as performing analyses, participating in research or clinical work involving treatment operations and experiments with animals to include care and feeding, cage cleaning and sanitization, and observation during post-operative or treatment periods, and maintaining equipment and apparatuses. Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical...

The Derré Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work on projects investigating the mechanisms supporting Chlamydia trachomatis infections. Under the supervision of the PI, the incumbent will participate in laboratory projects involving a combination of microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, microscopy and small animals (mice) techniques. Research activity conducted includes, but is not limited to, maintenance of eukaryotic cell lines, generation and amplification of Chlamydia strains, general molecular biology techniques (cloning and sequence analysis, immuno-precipitation and western-blot), image acquisition of Chlamydia infected cells or tissue by standard and confocal microscopy, image analysis using microscopy computer software, small animal (mice) handling and infection. Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree....