Lab and Research Technician 2 or Lab Specialist, Department of Urology

The Department of Urology at the University of Virginia is seeking a Lab and Research Technician 2 or Lab Specialist (depending on qualifications) to join the lab of Dr. Allison May. This role will support Dr. May's research projects focused on kidney cancer and tumor cell/immune cell interactions in kidney tumors. This position supports clinical and research activities by performing a range of technical duties and specialized procedures in a laboratory setting.

Lab and Research Technician 2 supports clinical and research operations by assisting with experiments, performing basic analyses, and maintaining lab equipment and animal care. They help evaluate research methods, support data analysis using statistical software, and may perform minor surgical procedures on small animals. The role includes training support staff, supervising students or volunteers, and aiding in the development of new experimental techniques. Additional duties may include coordinating study subjects and maintaining accurate records.

Lab Specialist supports research by applying specialized knowledge of lab methods and equipment specific to Principal Investigators and their studies. They perform complex tests, troubleshoot technical issues, and assist in evaluating research procedures. Responsibilities include analyzing data using statistical software, maintaining detailed reports, and conducting literature reviews. The role may involve small animal surgery and helping instruct academic lab sections on methods and safety. Lab Specialists also train other staff and adapt procedures to meet research needs.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Lab and Research Technician 2:

Education: Associate's degree

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

Lab Specialist:

Education: Bachelor's degree.

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

Additional Position Information:

This is a non-exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 6, 2025

This posting will close on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. To be considered, applications must be received by that date.

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0071914. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their "Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV/Resume

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 SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, Academic Recruiter, at fak3ph@virginia.edu.

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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.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.