Lab Specialist, Derre Lab

The Derre Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work on projects investigating the mechanisms supporting Chlamydia trachomatis infections.

Under the supervision of the PI, the incumbent will participate in laboratory projects involving a combination of microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, and microscopy techniques. Research activity conducted includes, but is not limited to, maintenance of eukaryotic cell lines, generation and amplification of Chlamydia strains, general molecular biology techniques (cloning and sequence analysis, immuno-precipitation and western-blot), image acquisition of Chlamydia infected cells by standard and confocal microscopy, image analysis using microscopy computer software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree; may accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.

• Experience: 1+ year of relevant lab experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a research laboratory

Preferred skills include:

• Proficiency in molecular biology, including but not limited to PCR amplification, Western blotting, plasmid construction and cloning

• Experience in cell culture and sterile microbiology techniques

• Accuracy and attention to details

• Work concurrently on several projects and meet deadlines

• Demonstrated initiative in decision-making and problem solving

• Computer skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint),

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivation and eager to acquire new skills

Physical Demands: This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and otherbenchworkand animal procedures requiring fine finger manipulation.

This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.

This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.This is a full-time benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

Compensation: The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

Application Process:

Please apply online, and search for R0081923. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.This position is open until filled.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.A minimum of three are required.

For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.