Lab Specialist
About The Position
The Smith lab at the University of Virginia in the Division of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology is seeking a full-time Laboratory and Research Technician to perform a variety of laboratory and/or research tasks in support of research and teaching. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of standard procedures that range from routine to specialized in the areas of cleaning and decontamination; media preparation; performing standard/routine laboratory testing; preparing samples; assisting in routine surgical procedures; maintaining animal health and welfare; recording data and operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, may accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.
- 1+ year of relevant lab experience required.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Applies knowledge of sanitation techniques and laboratory safety, research and testing procedures and techniques, and of animal handling, care and welfare.
- Performs a variety of procedures supporting laboratory, research, clinical and necropsy services.
- May provide limited surgical assistance.
- Follows established directions and procedures.
- Frequent contacts with co-workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and research staff to discuss study techniques or results or handling and care of animals.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- benefited position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
