Laboratory Technician 2

The Dremel lab in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking a Laboratory Technician level 2 to work on projects investigating herpesvirus (Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV)) infection in adherent cell models. The lab technician will work closely with the PI to use virology, molecular biology and cell biology techniques to study the mechanisms of herpesvirus gene expression and post-transcriptional regulation.

Research activities will include, but not be limited to, propagating and titrating virus stocks, routine tissue culture, flow cytometry, and general molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid isolation, RT-qPCR). The lab technician will also be responsible for laboratory maintenance. This includes training of other personnel, ordering supplies, preparing stock solutions, organizing and maintaining virus stocks.

The successful candidate must have a B.S. degree in biology, or a related field, and at least one year of laboratory experience, which may include experience gained while a student. Additional requirements include attention to detail in experimental work and record keeping, ability to handle multiple assignments, self-motivation and eagerness to acquire new skills. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Virology and/or Molecular Biology and experience with tissue culture techniques.

Responsibilities can include:

• The incumbent will attend weekly meetings with the Principal Investigator to discuss experimental results, conducts literature searches, and presents results in lab meetings.

• The incumbent works under supervision, independently and ethically, documents all research data appropriately, and assists other members of the lab.

• Assist in evaluation of research methods, procedures, and techniques based on established objectives.

• Assist in training other staff members on procedures.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: B.S. degree in biology, or a related field

Experience: One year of laboratory experience, which may include experience gained while a student. Bachelor's degree in related science will be considered in lieu of experience.

Preferred Requirements

Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in a Virology or Molecular Biology lab and tissue culture techniques. Preference will also be given to candidates with attention to detail in experimental work and record keeping, ability to handle multiple assignments, self-motivation and eagerness to acquire new skills.

TO APPLY:

Please apply HERE, and search for requisition.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search "Find Jobs," and search for requisition R0063616.

Complete a candidate profile online; attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu.

Physical Demands

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work requiring finer finger manipulation.

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