The Yang lab is seeking a Lab Technician 1  to join their lab. We are located within the Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Department at the University of Virginia. The duties of this position include general lab maintenance and direct participation in cutting edge research experiments.

About the Yang Lab: The Yang Lab is dedicated to dissecting the molecular mechanisms of cellular stress response, specifically focusing on mitochondrial stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, and downstream integrated stress response (ISR). We employ an interdisciplinary approach, integrating structural biology (Cryo-EM/Cryo-ET), biochemistry (protein characterization), and cell biology (fluorescent imaging). Our goal is to modulate those stress response pathways in physiological and pathological conditions, potentially leading to the development of novel therapeutics for related human diseases, including neurodegeneration, metabolic disorders, and cancer. In addition, we have established close collaborations with experts in disease-relevant mouse models to complement our mechanistic findings.

Lab and Research Technician 1 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 1 employees perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.

The successful candidate will:

Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties by aiding with clinical and research staff in testing, determinations, and experiments.

Assist in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques, based on established objectives.

Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software.

Assist with training other staff members on procedures; may supervise students or volunteers.

Assist Principal Investigators and senior staff in developing new strategies and techniques for experimentation.

Provide routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects in Social Sciences and Humanities.

May contact and coordinate schedules with study subjects, handle information intake, and record and track results.

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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma, equivalent or Associates Degree

Experience: At least 2 years of lab experience, which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

Licensure: None

PREFERRED REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree in natural science and at least 1 year’s laboratory experience.

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.  

This is a non-exempt and exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. 

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through the UVA job board, and search for R0068574.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R0068574.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

CV

Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey.  A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Michelle Johnson, Recruiter.

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