Lab Specialist

The Smith lab at the University of Virginia in the Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology is seeking a full-time Laboratory and Research Technician to perform a variety of laboratory and/or research tasks in support of research and teaching. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of standard procedures that range from routine to specialized in the areas of cleaning and decontamination; media preparation; performing standard/routine laboratory testing; preparing samples; assisting in routine surgical procedures; maintaining animal health and welfare; recording data and operating and maintaining tools and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge of sanitation techniques and laboratory safety, research and testing procedures and techniques, and of animal handling, care and welfare.
• Performs a variety of procedures supporting laboratory, research, clinical and necropsy services.
• May provide limited surgical assistance.
• Follows established directions and procedures.
• Frequent contacts with co-workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and research staff to discuss study techniques or results or handling and care of animals.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, may accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.

• Experience: 1+ year of relevant lab experience required.

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.

Compensation: $24.04hourly, commensurate with education and experience.

This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.

This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA and must be performed fully on-site.

This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

Background checks and health screening will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Application Process:

Please apply online, and search for R0083608. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• 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 the required documents will not receive full consideration.This position is open until filled.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.A minimum of three are required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.