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Posting Number: 0621921 Position Type: University Operational and Administrative Staff Employment Posting Category: University Staff Type of Application:
(required to apply for this posting) Staff Application Organization (Position Organization): 31695 AS-Chemistry Department: Department of Chemistry Location: Charlottesville Working Title: Chemistry Laboratory and Research Technician I Anticipated Hiring Range: $30,000 - $35,000 Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No End Date of Position: Posting Date: 11-07-2017 Posting Summary:
Click here for an example. The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia seeks a highly motivated and qualified research technician to assist with experiments designed to understand lipid signaling in the immune system. The laboratory has a strong chemical biology focus and utilizes chemoproteomics, lipid biochemistry, in vivo pharmacology, and mass spectrometry. Specific project areas include design, synthesis, and evaluation of small molecules targeting lipid metabolism and signaling in inflammatory disorders, as well as development of novel small molecule- and cell-based immunotherapies in cancer. The incumbent will help support acquisition and analysis of data related to cell biology and whole animal studies.

Bachelor's degree is required by the appointment start date or the equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Duties include but not limited to management of animal colony, assistance with animal pharmacology studies, genotyping of genetic knockout mice, and assistance with biochemical assays. The incumbent is also responsible for helping to maintain inventory and ordering of lab supplies. Closing Date: Open Until Filled Required Applicant Documents: CV / Resume
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Contact information for 3 References - name, email, phone E-mail a Friend: jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=83017 function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Faculty, Professional Research Staff and University Staff - Executive

Tenure Status: Rank: Appointment Type: Academic Year for Position? (e.g. 2015) Employment Conditions for Faculty function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Univ.Staff - Operational & Administrative (O&A), Managerial & Professional (M&P)

Area of Interest: Laboratory and Research FLSA Exemption Status:
Click here for a definition. Non Exempt Posting for UVA Employees Only: No Shift: Day Number of Work Hours Per Week:
(format: xx.xxxx) 40 Number of Months/Year: 12 EO/AA Statement: The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Optional Applicant Documents: function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Univ.Staff - O&A or M&P - QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION Required Education

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Degree Requirements Analysis *Degree or Equivalent Experience Required If degree or equivalent experience required, please specify:
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Degree Requirements Analysis Bachelor's degree is required by the appointment start date or the equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Preferred Education

What level of education is preferred to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position? Choose one. No Response If degree or equivalent experience preferred, please specify:
(Entries to the right will appear in the posting for this position.) EXPERIENCE Required Experience

What is the minimum level of relevant experience required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position? Choose one. Some - up to 4 years If any experience is required, please specify kind of experience: At least one year of laboratory experience is required. The lab experience should be in an academic or industrial laboratory setting. Experience as a student will be considered. At least one year of experience in small animal handling is also required. Preferred Experience

What is the minimum level of relevant experience preferred to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position? Choose one. Some - up to 4 years If any experience is preferred, please specify kind of experience: Prefer at least 2 years of laboratory experience. LICENSE or CERTIFICATION If yes, what is the required License or Certification. If yes, what is the preferred License or Certification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Understanding of lipid signaling in immune systems. Ability to work independently or in a team environment and be highly motivated. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal. Incumbent must be willing to learn inventory software specific to laboratory needs. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Required Computer Applications: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Preferred Computer Applications: Experience with any of the following software programs is preferred: Graphpad prism, Adobe illustrator, adobe photoshop, Chemdraw and Sciquest. function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;} Univ.Staff - O&A or M&P - EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Employment Conditions: Criminal History
Sexual Offender Registry
Degree Validation Drug Testing Required?

(Typically positions involved in patient contact, mass transportation or law enforcement are included) No Is this position eligible for Telecommuting? No Is this position eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule? No function checkForSelectedStatus(){ return true;}