The Kendall Laboratory within the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work on projects investigating host-microbe-pathogen interactions.

Under the supervision of Dr. Kendall, the incumbent will participate in laboratory projects involving a combination of microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, microscopy and small animals (mice) techniques. Research activity conducted includes, but is not limited to, general microbiology, molecular biology and biochemical techniques (cloning and sequence analysis, immuno-precipitation, RNA purification and western-blot), cell culture using immortalized and primary cell lines, and small animal (mice) handling.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required, may accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 1+ year of relevant lab experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Proficiency in anaerobic microbiology and culturing techniques

Preferred skills include

• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques
• Strong work ethic with a high level of self-motivation and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
• Eagerness to acquire new skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Work concurrently on several projects and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative in decision-making and problem solving
• Computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Anticipated Hiring Salary: Up to $28.85/hour ($60,000 annually); commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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 benchwork and animal procedures requiring fine finger manipulation.  

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. 

This position will not support via sponsorship.

This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a full-time benefited position.  For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

Application Process:

Please apply online, and search for R0082867. 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.  This position is open until filled.

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.