Lab Specialist Intermediate, Cancer Center Genome Engineering Core, Division of Hematology and Oncology

The Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Medicine, seeks candidates for a Lab Specialist Intermediate to provide scientific and technical support for laboratory-based research pertaining to molecular genetics with a heavy emphasis on CRISPR-mediated gene editing. The Lab Specialist will work within the research lab of Dr. Eric A. Hendrickson, PhD under the direction of Brian Ruis, MS to generate genome edited cell lines for University of Virginia researchers. The successful candidate will be expected to: Perform and assist with experiments involving mammalian cell culture, DNA isolation, and PCR. Work with the senior scientists to develop methodologies and protocols for ongoing lab projects. Assist with the collection and entry of data in electronic media. Order lab supplies. Perform routine laboratory maintenance. Perform routine laboratory data analysis and procedures. Independently prepare solutions and reagents. Ultimately, be responsible for their own research project. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Qualified candidates must have: Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 6 years of experience in a lab technician role. Master's degree may substitute for required experience. 9 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree. Experience in molecular biology or other directly related scientific field is preferred. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to resolve problems and work accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze and organize work procedures; plan and execute tasks or experiments; and interpret and report findings. Ability to conduct laboratory experiments with limited supervision. Ability to collect and handle data or samples. Ability to understand laboratory process and procedures. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). The Lab Specialist Intermediate will report to Brian Ruis, Lab Manager. Physical Demands: This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and procedures requiring finer finger manipulation. This position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. 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. To Apply: Please apply through Workday, and search for X. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents: • CV • 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. References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Russo, Recruiter, at sxv9zv@virginia.edu. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. 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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. The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud history as a renowned research university. In January of 1819, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s General Assembly chartered what would become the University of Virginia. Entering our third century, the University has served Virginia, the nation, and the world by: educating responsible citizen-leaders; advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world-class patient care. These responsibilities are enduring and continue to inspire our efforts. 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