Lab and Research Technician, School of Medicine Research Histology

UVA SoM Research Histology Core is looking for Lab and Research Technician 1 or Lab and Research Technician 2. This position will support operation of Research Histology Core, order supplies, perform routine laboratory operations, keep records and coordinate schedules with Core customers.

Duties include:

• Perform similar duties to Lab and Research Aide, such as collecting specimens, setting up and performing experiments of a repetitive nature; and preparing , chemicals, reagents, and solutions as instructed.
• At direction of Director or senior staff, perform routine stains, manage chemical waste, prepare buffers
• Operate, adjust, and maintain specific scientific apparatuses and instruments.
• Order lab supplies and maintain inventory.
• Record accurate information and logs of experimental data.
• Keep informed of new lab techniques.
• Provide routine, technical, and administrative support to the Director.
• May contact and coordinate schedules with study customers, handle information intake, and record and track results. May provide logistical support to the study.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Lab and Research Technician 1

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience required.

Lab and Research Technician 2

• Education: Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a clinical or research laboratory, with a solid understanding of laboratory skills, procedures and safety practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, is preferred.

Anticipated Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Physical Demands: This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals and requires the ability to lift a 5 gallon container. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

Position Type & Work Location:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt level benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits .
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on continuation of available funding.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Additional Requirements:

• Background checks and health screenings will be conducted on all new hires.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Process:

Please apply online , and search for R0086768. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three are required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .