Lab Specialist

UVA Health

99d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tsai Lab is seeking a highly motivated Lab Specialist to support ongoing projects investigating the role of mitochondrial calcium transport and metabolism in immune system function. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator and lab members to perform molecular biology, cell culture, and biochemical and immunological assays, and contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and presentations at conferences. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing advanced studies in biomedical sciences. For detailed information, see the lab website: tsaislab.org

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives.
• May perform small animal surgery.
• Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software. Evaluate experiment results using statistical and multivariate analyses. Research, compile, and maintain complex statistical, numerical, and computerized reports.
• Perform library and literature research.
• Assist in instructing lab academic sections in lab methods, procedures, and safety.
• Explain work instructions and may adapt general methods and procedures in order to meet the needs of the research.
• Assist in training other staff members on procedures.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees