Lab Specialist - Goldfarb Lab - Pathology (Staff Wage)
About The Position
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work in the laboratory of Adam Goldfarb, MD. The lab focuses on immunology in models of transfusion and transplantation, including autoimmunity. This wage position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, does not permit hybrid or remote work, and is limited to 1,500 hours of work per year. It is not eligible for leave or other benefits. The position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The successful candidate will support the design, preparation, and conduct of laboratory research; develop and coordinate lab policies and operations; supervise and train research personnel; coordinate data collection and review results; and help establish short- and long-term lab goals. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional experience. A master's or relevant terminal degree is preferred but may be required as specified. The role requires background checks, education verification, and a health screen. Physical demands include prolonged standing and sitting, frequent travel, bending and stooping, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting, pushing, or pulling 20–50 pounds. Exposure to fumes, chemicals, radiation, blood or body fluids, and infectious disease may occur.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least two years of professional experience required.
- Ability to meet the position's specified licensure requirements, if applicable.
- Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting, pushing, or pulling 20–50 pounds.
- The position requires an education verification and health screen and is subject to a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or relevant terminal degree.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience with flow cytometry, PCR, Western blotting, and/or recombinant DNA work.
- Experience with general biological procedures and techniques.
- Experience with animal procedures.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- General computer skills.
- Expertise in protocol and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development and in ACUC, IRB, EH&S, and other local, federal, or sponsor-driven regulations and policies.
- Experience with blood storage lesion GWAS and antibody-mediated immune response research.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Self-guided and creative approach to solving experimental or design challenges.
- Proven ability to actively engage and collaborate with scientists in a team-oriented setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist faculty in designing, preparing, and conducting laboratory research experiments.
- Develop and implement laboratory policies and procedures.
- Manage and coordinate operational policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with research staff on issues affecting laboratory functions.
- Supervise research activities and support personnel.
- Assist in formulating and implementing short- and long-range goals for laboratory operations.
- Act as a liaison to the Center and other departments, divisions, or organizations.
- Coordinate data collection and screening, verify data, review progress, and evaluate results.
- Develop protocols and criteria, and determine procedures and protocols.
- Provide guidance regarding hiring and training technical personnel as requested.
- Supervise, train, and instruct residents, interns, students, or other staff in laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
