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Biology Lab Specialist - Charlottesville - 22906

Employer
Local Staffing
Location
Newcomb Hall, Virginia, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 23, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Genetics, Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Lab Specialist employees provide technical lab support by performing complex lab and research related tasks. They act as specialists on research methods and equipment functions specific to investigations. They have the authority to adapt methods and procedures to meet the needs of research. They are distinguished from Lab Technicians by the types and duration of assignments, as well as the skills and expertise necessary to serve as resources on non-routine problems. Lab Specialist employees perform daily activities without supervision; their longer-term assignments require greater oversight. Lab Specialist employees often train others on work processes and policies.
The University of Virginia Department of Biology seeks applicants for a Lab Specialist. The Lab Specialist will support in-laboratory education and research.
Lab Specialist employees provide technical lab support by performing complex lab and research related tasks. They act as specialists on research methods and equipment functions specific to investigations. They have the authority to adapt methods and procedures to meet the needs of research. They are distinguished from Lab Technicians by the types and duration of assignments, as well as the skills and expertise necessary to serve as resources on non-routine problems. Lab Specialist employees perform daily activities without supervision; their longer-term assignments require greater oversight. Lab Specialist employees often train others on work processes and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience in a lab role is required. 6 years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
* Preference will be given to candidates with a Biology Degree.
* Must have computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
* Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and more than 50 pounds occasionally.
* Prior experience in a model animal or fruit fly genetics/molecular genetics laboratory is preferred.
* Experience with standard molecular biology, i.e., cloning, PCR genotyping, qPCR analyses of gene expression and immunofluorescent confocal imaging techniques is preferred.
* Excellent fine motor skills 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 fine dissection techniques.
TO APPLY:
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R00285. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references all into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field.
INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for requisition # R0028529. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three references all into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field.
This position will remain open until filled. This is a Non-Exempt level, benefited position. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Recruiter at rkh6j@virginia.edu.
COVID Vaccination Requirement

The University of Virginia expects all current and new employees (UVA Health System and Academic), to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

If hired to work within the University Health System, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination.

If hired to work on the Academic side of the University, excluding the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UPG, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to submit to mandatory, weekly prevalence testing. Employees that are working 100% remotely will not be subject to weekly prevalence testing; however, if the employee works on UVA Grounds (including the Medical Center) even intermittently, then they are required to be tested for COVID-19 once per week on an indefinite basis and follow masking mandates.

NOTE: Some medical and safety-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how the vaccination and testing requirements will apply to you at your work location, see the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements [https://hr.virginia.edu/covid-vaccination-requirements-uva-new-hires] webpage.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's 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 experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action 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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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