Lab and Research Technician

Overview

These roles involve conducting experiments and analyses in laboratory settings to investigate scientific questions in biology, chemistry, and physics. Laboratory researchers design and execute experiments, collect data, and collaborate with scientists to advance understanding of fundamental and applied research. The Department of Neurology is seeking a Lab and Research Technician to support the lab of Francesco Michelassi, MD, PhD. The lab and research technician will assist in characterizing mouse models of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and will perform behavioral testing, drug administration (tail vein injection, oral gavage, intraperitoneal injection, etc.),

tissue dissection, routine genotyping and crosses, immunohistochemistry, and primary cell culture. Providing routine, technical, and administrative support for research projects is expected.

• Perform behavioral testing and drug administration in animal models.
• Dissect tissues, conduct routine genotyping and crosses, and perform immunohistochemistry and primary cell culture.
• Provide routine, technical, and administrative support for research projects.

• Strong interest in translational research within neurology.
• Experience in experimental design, data assessment/interpretation, scientific presentation, and scholarly writing.

• Laboratory Research Operations and Service 2:
  • Education:
    
    Associate's degree required; may accept an equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
  • Experience:
    
    2+ years of lab experience (may include student experience).
• Laboratory Research Operations and Service 3:
  • Education:
    
    Bachelor's degree required; may accept a combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.
  • Experience:
    
    1+ year of relevant lab experience required.

This position may require extensive periods of standing and squatting during experiments or animal care, along with keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring fine finger manipulation.

• Non-exempt, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• Restricted position dependent on funding and funding availability.
• Based in Charlottesville, VA, on-site only.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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

Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0079103. 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 field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, Skill Survey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, fak3ph. For additional information about the position, contact Francesco Michelassi, MD, PhD at gsg6tr.

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.