Chem - Cafiso Lab Specialist Intermediate

Lab Specialist Intermediate employees engage in laboratory research by performing complex lab and research related tasks. They are distinguished from Lab Specialist employees by their additional responsibilities related to developing, designing, and conducting increasingly complex research projects. They perform complex tasks independently. They have the authority to adapt methods and procedures to meet the needs of research. They may supervise support personnel and manage budgets.
The University of Virginia Department of Chemistry within the College of Arts & Sciences seeks to hire a Research Technician to work in the lab of Prof. David Cafiso. Research Technician employees provide technical support for projects and mentor and train laboratory personnel. The research technician will perform experiments, maintain the laboratory environment, and facilitate research progress. The research technician is expected to work independently in a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will:
• Perform laboratory experiments that include molecular biology and protein biochemistry such as PCR, bacterial expression, and protein purification.
• Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties by assisting graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduate students, and staff.
• Order supplies and equipment for the lab and maintain an organized system of operation.
• Participate in weekly group meetings and assist in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques, based on established objectives.
• Assist Principal Investigators and senior staff in developing new strategies and techniques for experimentation.
• Facilitate collaborations with other laboratories.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.
This full-time position will remain open until filled.
This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday, and search for "CHEM - Cafiso Lab Specialist Intermediate". Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for "CHEM - Cafiso Lab Specialist Intermediate". Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
For questions about this position or the application process please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor, at rkh6j@virginia.edu.
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 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, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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.
Licensure: None.
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, 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.