The Tsai Lab is seeking a highly motivated Lab Specialist to support ongoing projects investigating the role of mitochondrial calcium transport and metabolism in immune system function. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator and lab members to perform molecular biology, cell culture, and biochemical and immunological assays, and contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and presentations at conferences. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing advanced studies in biomedical sciences. For detailed information, see the lab website: tsaislab.org

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

May perform small animal surgery.

Provide basic assistance to researchers in manipulating, computing, and analyzing data using specialized statistical computer software. Evaluate experiment results using statistical and multivariate analyses. Research, compile, and maintain complex statistical, numerical, and computerized reports.

Perform library and literature research.

Assist in instructing lab academic sections in lab methods, procedures, and safety.

Explain work instructions and may adapt general methods and procedures in order to meet the needs of the research.

Assist in training other staff members on procedures.

In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Licensure: None.

The position will remain open until filled.  This is a non-exempt level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

To Apply:

External applicants please apply HERE. 

Internal applicants must apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for “R0075034.”

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 required documents will not receive full consideration.

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

For more information on benefits, please visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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.