Lab Tech/Specialist - Kuan Lab
About The Position
The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Virginia seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Lab Technician 1 or 2 or Laboratory Specialist for Dr. Chia-Yi (Alex) Kuan's lab to perform experimental procedures and assist with laboratory management. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting mouse surgery, immunohistochemistry, immunoblotting analysis, RT-qPCR, and mouse colony management including PCR-based genotyping, ordering lab supplies, maintaining lab equipment, and helping to train undergraduate students. The successful candidate should possess excellent written communication skills and be motivated to learn new laboratory techniques and skills. Applicants should also possess strong problem- solving skills, self-motivation, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Specialize in lab and/or other research methods and equipment functions specific to Principal Investigators and/or labs. Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions. Perform a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency. 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.
Requirements
- Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
- 2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Motivated to learn new laboratory techniques and skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities
- Conducting mouse surgery
- Immunohistochemistry
- Immunoblotting analysis
- RT-qPCR
- Mouse colony management including PCR-based genotyping
- Ordering lab supplies
- Maintaining lab equipment
- Helping to train undergraduate students
- Troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions
- Performing a variety of tests requiring a high degree of proficiency
- Assisting in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives
- Performing small animal surgery
- Providing basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software
- Evaluating experiment results using statistical and multivariate analyses
- Researching, compiling, and maintaining complex statistical, numerical, and computerized reports
- Performing library and literature research
- Assisting in instructing lab academic sections in lab methods, procedures, and safety
- Explaining work instructions and adapting general methods and procedures to meet research needs
- Assisting in training other staff members on procedures
Benefits
- Full-time benefited position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
