The Department of Surgery seeks applicants for a Lab and Research Technician 1 or 2 to work in the lab of Dr. Samantha Ruff.  Level will be determined by qualifications.  Lab and Research Technician employees focus on performing routine research tasks and developing skills. They assume routine to moderately complex technical support for research projects. Work is routine and can be performed with some degree of independence when following established protocols and procedures. Lab and Research Technician employees perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

Perform similar duties to Lab and Research Aide, such as collecting specimens, setting up and performing experiments of a repetitive nature; and preparing culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions as instructed, and cell culturing.Tasks will include abdominal suturing during animal surgeries (this can be taught), monitoring mice after survival surgery, administering medications through intraperitoneal injection (this can be taught), taking care of the breeder colonies, genotyping of genetic editing of mice and following protocol as laid out by the institution, and refilling water/food. Prepare support materials, compare and assist with analyses of data and write reports.Operate, adjust, and maintain specific scientific apparatuses and instruments. Notify lab manager when supplies are running low.Record accurate information and logs of experimental data.Keep informed of new lab techniques.Provide routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects.In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Lab and Research Technician 1:

Education: High school diploma or equivalentExperience: At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

Minimum Qualifications for Lab and Research Technician 2:

Education: Associate's degreeExperience: At least 2 years of lab experience which may include student experience.  Bachelor's degree in related science will be considered in lieu of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and comfort working with miceExperience in western blots, cell culture, ELISA, PCR, and RNA and protein extraction

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

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

This is a non-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 has a term limit of 1 year after which continued employment will depend on department need and funding.

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application review will begin after August 26, 2025.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0075696. Complete an application with the following documents:  

ResumeCover 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 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. 

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Samantha Ruff at JZP9RG@uvahealth.org.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Senior Recruiter, at sxv9zv@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.