Lab Specialist
About The Position
The Kulkarni lab in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Lab Specialist to conduct experiments modeling human diseases using frogs as a model organism. We utilize diverse techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9 and morpholino-based gene Knockout and knockdown, in vitro and natural fertilization, microdissections, microinjection, molecular cloning, in situ hybridization, tissue culture, immunofluorescence, protein immunoblotting, and various types of microscopy on live and fixed cells and embryos. The Lab Specialist will work closely with the PI and other lab members to complete tasks to support NIH-funded research and investigate the formation and function of cilia, which are essential for embryonic development and physiology. Lab Specialists are also responsible for training other personnel, animal colony breeding and maintenance (as needed), genotyping, maintaining equipment, and assisting the PI with environmental health and safety compliance. Thus, the position requires frequent use of scientific literature and databases, appropriate data analysis including statistics, lab notebook and electronic data keeping, clear communication, and clear data presentation. The position starts in June 2026.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree.
- Experience: 1 year of research during an undergraduate degree.
- Excellent work ethic and above-average productivity
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Flexible thinking and ability to learn new skills
- Prior personal ownership of complex project(s)
- Working both independently and collaboratively
Nice To Haves
- Education: Bachelor's degrees in biological sciences or related sciences.
- Experience: 1-2 years of experience in wet lab research in a related science. Preferred experience includes molecular biology, work with animals, especially frogs, cell or tissue culture, cell transfection, microinjection, protein isolation and immunoblotting techniques, protein biochemistry, and microscopy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct experiments modeling human diseases using frogs as a model organism.
- Work closely with the PI and other lab members to complete tasks to support NIH-funded research and investigate the formation and function of cilia.
- Training other personnel
- Animal colony breeding and maintenance (as needed)
- Genotyping
- Maintaining equipment
- Assisting the PI with environmental health and safety compliance.
- Frequent use of scientific literature and databases
- Appropriate data analysis including statistics
- Lab notebook and electronic data keeping
- Clear communication
- Clear data presentation
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
