Lab Specialist Senior, Smith Lab - Asthma, Allergy and Immunology

The Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology is seeking a full time Lab Specialist Senior to facilitate research activities across various disciplines in the laboratory of Dr. Scott Smith. Duties and responsibilities will include designing and implementing studies and analyzing data associated with our animal research. Included within these responsibilities is managing and maintaining the transgenic mouse colony, animal data, genotyping and documentation, and continuing and amending IACUC protocols as is needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing for and conducting experiments and analyses in a laboratory setting
• Managing projects and processes
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work as needed to other professionals in the lab

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience required.

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.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits . This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA .

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R0077683. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching “Find Jobs.”

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiter at xmf9ad@virginia.edu .

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