Lab and Research Tech 2 OR Lab Specialist, Pharmacology

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Virginia seeks either a Laboratory and Research Technician 2 or Laboratory Specialist (depending on qualifications) to assist investigators in the Bayliss Lab with experiments designed to investigate the role of transcription factors in function of brainstem respiratory neurons. The individual will predominantly be maintaining mouse colonies, performing molecular and histological assays, and behavioral testing. Experimental techniques may include PCR, RNA/DNA preparation and manipulation, cell culture, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization, plethysmography, and blood chemistry analyses. Skill sets in molecular biology, histochemistry and mouse physiology are desired; candidates will be expected to demonstrate basic technical proficiencies as part of the interview process.

Learn more about the Bayliss Lab: https://pharm.virginia.edu/bayliss/

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations will include but are not limited to:

Experimental Work

• Maintain mouse inventories (genotyping, husbandry, database/record management).
• Perform standard molecular biology (transformation, plasmid preparation, mutagenesis, and sub-cloning).
• Learn/implement cell culture approaches for preparation of viral constructs.
• Perform a variety of experimental procedures and assist in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives (e.g., behavioral assays, histochemical assays).

Laboratory Maintenance and General Duties

• Maintain accessible and thorough laboratory notebook documenting completed work.
• Maintain a clean personal laboratory space
• Assist with overall laboratory maintenance.
• Make buffers and other reagents.

Ordering and Purchasing

• Process purchases for the lab using UVA Marketplace.
• Interact with vendors to determine appropriate products.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Lab and Research Tech 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Four or more years of laboratory experience (which may include student experience) in an academic or industrial laboratory setting.
• Experience with UVA Marketplace and procurement.
• Experience working with live animals in an academic biomedical research environment.
• Experience with mouse husbandry and colony management.
• Experience with histochemical approaches and stereotaxic surgery.
• Experience with Excel, Filemaker, GraphPad PRISM, Adobe Acrobat, and Photoshop.

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 restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. 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 Careers at UVA, and search for R0064822. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

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