The Park Lab 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 genetic alterations in cancers. More information on the lab can be found here. The Lab Specialist will work closely with Dr. Park and other lab members to perform a set of experiments on a regular basis, which include animal related works (genotyping PCR, monitoring mouse colony and tumor-bearing mice), cell culture works, molecular biology works (plasmid cloning and transfection), and biochemical experiments (protein extraction and immunoblot) under the direction of principal Investigator. 

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.

May perform small animal surgery.

Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software. Evaluate experiment results using statistical and multivariate analyses. Research, compile, and maintain complex statistical, numerical, and computerized reports.

Perform library and literature research.

Assist in instructing lab academic sections in lab methods, procedures, and safety.

Explain work instructions and may adapt general methods and procedures in order to meet the needs of the research.

Assist in training other staff members on procedures.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

TO APPLY:

Please apply HERE, and search for requisition R0072137.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition R0072137.

Complete a candidate profile online; attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 2 years of experience. 4 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position can spend 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.  

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