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Lab Specialist Intermediate

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University of Virginia
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Charlottesville, VA

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Job location: Charlottesville, VA


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-08-27
Req: R0003902
A Laboratory Specialist Intermediate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Alison Criss in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology in the University of Virginia School of Medicine. The laboratory investigates host-pathogen interactions and immune responses to infection (https://mic.med.virginia.edu/criss/). Fifty percent of the specialist’s time will be spent on research that is conducted independently and overseen by the Principal Investigator. Research projects include generating and validating mutant strains of the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, performing infections in primary and cultured cells, and analyzing genomic and transcriptomic data sets from bacteria and eukaryotic cells. The specialist will routinely handle biosafety level 2 pathogens and work with human samples, including blood. Fifty percent of the specialist’s time will be spent on lab organization, which includes making stocks of chemicals, growth media, and other reagents; maintaining stocks of consumable lab supplies; maintaining equipment; maintaining and organizing laboratory stocks of biosafety level 2 bacteria and cells; phlebotomy and purification of human immune cells; and assisting the Principal Investigator and Lab Manager with shipping between laboratories and regulatory compliance with biosafety, human subjects, animal welfare, and radiation and chemical safety practices. The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology is a highly collaborative department with an outstanding commitment to research and education.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline by the time of hire. Candidates must have at least two years of independent research experience in a Biomedical Sciences discipline by the time of hire. Candidates must have documented experience working at biosafety level 2. Candidates must have experience with standard molecular biological techniques (PCR, cloning, plasmid purification, analyzing Sanger DNA sequencing results). Candidates must have experience in bioinformatics analyses (genomic comparisons, analysis of transcriptomic or transposon-sequencing data sets), which may be from coursework and/or laboratory research. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with pathogenic bacteria at biosafety level 2 or higher and primary human blood cells. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in human phlebotomy; candidates must be willing to learn phlebotomy. Candidates with publications from prior research positions or degree programs are highly preferred.

This position is restricted and is contingent upon the continuation of funding.

TO APPLY:
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: please apply through Workday at the following URL, https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for requisition # R0003902. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter that addresses the requirements for the position as outlined above, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).
INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for requisition # R0003902. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter that addresses the requirements for the position as outlined above, CV/resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date for this position is Spring/Summer 2019.

Lab Specialist Intermediate employees engage in laboratory research by performing complex lab and research related tasks. They are distinguished from Lab Specialist employees by their additional responsibilities related to developing, designing, and conducting increasingly complex research projects. They perform complex tasks independently. They have the authority to adapt methods and procedures to meet the needs of research. They may supervise support personnel and manage budgets. Responsibilities can include:

  • Perform duties similar to Lab Specialist employees, such as helping Principal Investigators coordinate research projects, performing experimental procedures, collecting information and data, and preparing tissues and specimens for procedures.
  • Participate in formulating research methods, suggesting options for improving quality, and recommending solutions. Participate in computer database design, utilization, and research/data analyses, and suggest future improvements to data measurement.
  • Oversee day-to-day operation of projects. Schedule and maintain records of equipment/facilities. May be responsible for operations of specialized labs or research areas within departments and/or field work and related data analyses for research projects. May assemble, test, calibrate, clean, or make minor repairs to equipment.
  • Train users in equipment operation and research techniques; and explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes.
  • Determine interview procedures and conduct interviews. Work independently on collection of data and analyze research results.
  • Confer with PIs in developing plans for research projects and discuss the interpretation of results and the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
  • May supervise research support personnel and manage budgets.
  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline by the time of hire.

Experience:  Candidates must have:

·         At least two years of independent research experience in a Biomedical Sciences discipline by the time of hire. A Master's degree in related field may substitute for some of the required experience.

·         Documented experience working at biosafety level 2.

·         Experience with standard molecular biological techniques (PCR, cloning, plasmid purification, analyzing Sanger DNA sequencing results).

·         Experience in bioinformatics analyses (genomic comparisons, analysis of transcriptomic or transposon-sequencing data sets), which may be from coursework and/or laboratory research.

Preferred Experience: Preference will be given to candidates who have:

·         Experience working with pathogenic bacteria at biosafety level 2 or higher and primary human blood cells.

·         Experience in human phlebotomy; candidates must be willing to learn phlebotomy.

·         Publications from prior research positions or degree programs are highly preferred. 

Licensure: None.

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 and the University Physician’s Group 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, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Organization

In 1819, the University of Virginia established a new model for intellectual exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education. Two hundred years later, as a major research institution, we continue to challenge conventions, lead with ingenuity and advance knowledge for the common good.

What began as an innovative idea has become one of the nation’s leading public research universities, with over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UVA also has over 3,000 full-time faculty offering more than 400 degrees.

Each of the University’s eleven schools has its own distinctive mission, working together to garner consistently high rankings—including #2 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2016), #3 Public University in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2016), and #3 Best Value Among Public Colleges (Kiplinger’s, 2016).  

As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.

RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES

As an R1 institution, the University’s research centers, consortia and laboratories are on the leading edge of discovery and technology, offering collaborative spaces for students and faculty to solve global problems.

Our professors are recognized members of major national scholarly and professional organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Our faculty’s engagement in interdisciplinary research is being facilitated by new research institutes specializing in everything from big data to brain functioning, and by cluster hires across schools.

NATIONALLY RANKED HEALTH SYSTEM

UVA is also home to a nationally renowned academic medical center and the UVA Health System, which serves a three-part mission to treat patients, conduct translational research and train medical practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines.

Established as the nation’s 10th medical school in 1825, the institution has since grown to include a 612-bed hospital and a Level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, a Children’s Hospital, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.

The UVA Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by the U.S. News & World Report magazine and has been named among the top 25 percent in seven specialties.

INSPIRING STUDENTS, INSPIRED TEACHING

The vast majority of UVA students come from the top 10% of their high school class, as well as from all 50 states, over 142 countries and a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite their diversity, all UVA students share a love of learning and a drive to achieve.

One of the reasons students choose Virginia is our unique residential culture. At UVA, the community of students, faculty and staff personifies the Jeffersonian idea that living and learning are connected. The Academical Village was constructed to support a unique residential experience, with faculty living in the Pavilions, students occupying Lawn rooms and the world-famous Rotunda at its heart. The University’s residential culture continues to support this experience today—strengthened by students, faculty and staff rich in backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Our unique culture is also paying dividends in innovation:  UVA’s faculty have generated more than 130 patents since 2010.

Perhaps most importantly, faculty come to UVA knowing that instruction is as important as research, and they pride themselves on their many teaching awards.  Our best professors look for ways to encourage, mentor and develop tomorrow’s leaders inside and outside the classroom.

LIFE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE

Living in Charlottesville you’ll find sophisticated restaurants, world-renowned wineries and breweries, cosmopolitan arts and music, friendly urban and suburban neighborhoods and a Piedmont landscape that has lured adventurous souls for centuries.  No wonder the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research named Charlottesville the “happiest city in America” in 2014.

In addition to UVA and its health system, several major employers have facilities in Charlottesville, including State Farm, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Department of Defense, GE and others.  Charlottesville is also becoming a center for innovative start-up businesses.  The University also actively helps spouses and partners of faculty members build their networks and pursue employment opportunities with a wide variety of area employers. 

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to reasonable accommodations to assist in their pursuit of employment at the University. This includes assistance in completing the online job application as well as reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Please contact the UHR Service Center: 434.982.0123 orAskHR@virginia.edu to request assistance.

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