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Lab Specialist Intermediate or Lab Specialist Senior, The Beirne B. Carter Immunology Center

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
1215 Lee Street (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2025
The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center was established to expand basic, translational, and clinical research of cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular diseases, including congestive heart failure, hypertension, atherosclerosis, stroke, aneurysms, and vascular auto-immune diseases are the most common cause of death and disability in the United States, and account for approximately 30% of deaths and health care costs annually in this country and developed societies. The mission of the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center is to support interdisciplinary research in basic, translational and clinical cardiovascular sciences, including cardiovascular development, function, pathophysiology, pharmacology, genetics, genomics, and proteomics, and to apply this knowledge to better understand the causes of cardiovascular diseases and to pioneer development of new innovative therapies and approaches to prevent or treat them. Position Summary The Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Specialist (Intermediate or Senior) to join the Khetarpal Lab. We study how the heart communicates with other organs to regulate energy balance, uncovering secreted proteins and lipid pathways that may become new therapies for heart failure and cardiometabolic disease. Our team uses mouse models of exercise and heart failure, viral gene delivery, proteomics, lipidomics, mitochondrial physiology, and primary cell culture. This position offers the chance to contribute to impactful discoveries at the intersection of metabolism, exercise biology, and cardiovascular disease. Responsibilities The candidate should be highly motivated to learn new techniques and should have good communication skills. Experience in animal handling, small tissue dissection, cell culture, molecular biology is highly desirable. The candidate will be expected to manage laboratory purchases, setups, protocols, and mouse colonies and perform molecular biology and functional experiments in mice and/or cell models. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Minimum Qualifications Lab Specialist Intermediate Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4 years of experience. Master's degree may substitute for required experience. 8 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree. Lab Specialist Senior Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6 years of experience. 10 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree or Master's degree plus 4 years lab-related experience. Physical Demands This position can involve extensive periods of standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. It also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation. Position Type & Work Location This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits. This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. About UVA and the Community To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA. Application Timeline Application review will begin after September 11, 2025. Additional Requirements Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. How to Apply Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0076240. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants: Apply through your Workday profile by searching "Find Jobs." Reference Check Process Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required. Contact For questions about the application process, please contact Jon Freeman, jf2sw@virginia.edu. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.