Lab and Research Technician 2

The Agaisse Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work on projects investigating the mechanisms supporting Shigella flexneri infections. Under the supervision of the PI, the incumbent will participate in laboratory projects involving a combination of molecular biology, cellular microbiology, microscopy and small animal work. Research activity conducted includes, but is not limited to, maintenance of eukaryotic cell lines, generation of Shigella mutant strains, general molecular biology techniques (cloning and sequence analysis, immuno-precipitation and western-blot), image acquisition of Shigella infected cells or tissue by standard and confocal microscopy, high throughput screening geared towards chemical screening, image analysis using imaging software, small animal handling, infection and infected tissue analysis using immuno-staining and FISH-based histology MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Associate's degree Experience: 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. Licensure: None. TO APPLY: Please apply through Workday, and search for requisition R0047329. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile and search “Find Jobs,” and search for requisition R0047329. Complete a candidate profile online; attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Incomplete applications will not be given consideration. For further information about the position, please contact Herve' Agaisse via email at hfa5y@virginia.edu . 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. ABOUT UVA: The University of Virginia, established in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, is recognized annually as one of the nation's top public institutions and the University of Virginia Medical Center is listed as one of America's Top Hospitals. Charlottesville is located in Central Virginia, 110 miles from Washington, DC and 70 miles from Richmond. It has been recognized as one of America's top cities to live, raise a family, conduct business, and retire. It has also been recognized as one of America's Top Green Cities. Located near the Blue Ridge Mountains it is popular with outdoor enthusiasts with extensive opportunity for hiking, running, cycling, tennis, golf and skiing. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician’s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspective and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 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