The Brain Metastasis Program, in collaboration with the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia, is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work on projects investigating the molecular basis and experimental therapies of brain metastasis. For more information on the program, please visit https://uvahealth.com/services/brain-cancer-treatment/brain-metastases. 
The Lab Specialist will work closely with Dr. Camilo Fadul and Dr. Roger Abounader, as well as other members of the Brain Metastasis Program, to perform research that includes cell line and tissue maintenance, tissue culture, molecular biology, functional assays, and animal model-related work. The initial appointment is for one year and can be extended up to three years. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 2 years of experience. 4 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

TO APPLY

Please apply HERE, and search for requisition R0074045. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition R0074045.

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 or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

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.