The Department of Hematology-Oncology at the University of Virginia seeks either a Laboratory and Research Technician 2 or Laboratory Specialist (depending on qualifications) to assist investigators in the Fox Lab with experiments designed to investigate sphingolipids in models of cancer, inflammation, and ocular diseases. Two individuals are sought.
Position 1: The individual will predominantly be performing cellular and rodent-based assays (e.g., angiogenesis, leukocyte adhesion, diabetic complications, and cancer model of leukemia and prostate cancer), maintaining mouse colonies, and performing molecular and biochemical assays. Experimental techniques may include flow cytometry, western blotting, cellular phenotyping assays, and preparation of samples for mass spectrometry. Skill sets in biochemistry, cellular biology, and physiology are desired. While some relevant experience is desired, training will be provided.
Position 2: In the second position, the individual will assist in the operation of a mass spectrometers. The successful candidate will be preparing and analyzing small molecules (drugs, lipidomics, metabolomics, etc) by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry for multiple projects and maintaining equipment. Specific tasks may include solid-phase and liquid-liquid extractions, development of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry methods, and analysis of “-omics” datasets. Skill sets in , analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics are desired. While some relevant experience is desired, training will be provided.
The successful candidate will:
Experimental Work
Laboratory Maintenance and General Duties
Ordering and Purchasing
Additional duties for Lab Specialist:
Preferred Experience:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Laboratory 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.
Lab Specialist Intermediate:
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 4 years of experience. Master's degree may substitute for required experience. 8 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Lab Specialist Senior
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 6 years of experience. 10 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree or Master's degree plus 4 years lab-related experience.
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 selected applicant will be required to complete a background check and health screen prior to their first day of employment per University policy.
This is a restricted position and continuation is dependent on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
TO APPLY
Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0070735. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:
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, Sr. Recruiter at xmf9ad@virginia.edu .
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