Lab & Research Technician II in Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics

The University of Virginia department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics seeks applicants for a Lab and Research Technician 2 to join the Paschal lab. The selected candidate supports the labs multi-disciplinary approach for studying the molecular basis of signal transduction and gene expression in prostate cancer.

The primary focus of the laboratory is understanding the nuclear function of poly-ADP-ribosyltransferase (PARP) enzymes, including their utility as therapeutic targets in treatment-resistant prostate cancer.

To learn more about the lab please visit: https://med.virginia.edu/bmg/faculty/

What you will do:

• Perform similar duties to the Technician 1, such as performing analyses, participating in research or clinical work involving treatment operations
  
• Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties by providing assistance to clinical and research staff in testing, determinations, and experiments.
  
• Assist in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques, based on established objectives.
  
• Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software.
  
• May perform certain surgical procedures on small lab animals.
  
• Assist with training other staff members on procedures; may supervise students or volunteers.
  
• Assist Principal Investigators and senior staff in developing new strategies and techniques for experimentation.
  
• Technician 2 employees in Social Sciences and Humanities will provide routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects.
  
• May contact and coordinate schedules with study subjects, handle information intake, and record and track results.
  
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Associates degree and at least 2 years of lab experience, experience gained while a student may be considered
  
• A bachelor’s degree will be considered in lieu of experience
  
• Experience in cell culture and biochemistry
  
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, capable and willing to work both independently and as a team member.
  
• Experience in cell culture and biochemistry
  

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check and health assessment per University policy.

This is a restricted position and continuation is dependent on the availability of funding and satisfactory performance

TO APPLY:

Please visit the uva job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs , and search for “R0043632”

Complete an application online and attach:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box.

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.***

For questions about the application process please contact Rhiannon O'Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu

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