Part-time Lab and Research Technician 2
About The Position
The laboratories of Drs. Spiliotis (spiliotislab.org) and Bajikar (bajikarlab.com) in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seek a part-time Laboratory Technician (20-25 hours per week) to perform basic laboratory management, maintenance and upkeep duties, and to assist in technical aspects of laboratory experimentation. The appropriate candidate should have previous training and experience in biology or related fields, including laboratory experience in basic methods of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and/or small animal handling. The appropriate candidate will split their weekly hours between the Spiliotis and Bajikar laboratories, where they will be stationed physically for the duration of daily working hours based on a pre-arranged and mutually agreeable schedule. Job duties for both laboratories will include: procurement of lab ordering and purchasing, monitoring and restocking of lab consumables and supplies, upkeep of basic lab equipment and digital inventories, and preparation of lab material (e.g., reagents, media) for experimental procedures. Additional duties will include PCR genotyping (Bajikar lab), the purification of plasmid DNA and proteins, and/or the acquisition and analysis of microscopy images as needed. Individuals with previous experience in laboratory management, molecular cloning, mouse genotyping, and/or protein purification/biochemistry are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience including laboratory work that involves basic methods of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and/or small animal handling.
- Previous experience with laboratory management including procurement of laboratory orders, upkeep of digital databases, and/or monitoring and restocking of lab consumables and supplies.
- Individuals with previous experience in laboratory management, molecular cloning, mouse genotyping, and/or protein purification/biochemistry are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- procurement of lab ordering and purchasing
- monitoring and restocking of lab consumables and supplies
- upkeep of basic lab equipment and digital inventories
- preparation of lab material (e.g., reagents, media) for experimental procedures
- PCR genotyping (Bajikar lab)
- the purification of plasmid DNA and proteins
- the acquisition and analysis of microscopy images as needed
Benefits
- This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
