Lab Specialist, Pathology

The Department of Pathology at the University of Virginia is seeking a Lab Specialist to join the lab of Dr. Mani Mahadevan. The Mahadevan lab uses mouse models to study RNA toxicity and its role in myotonic muscular dystrophy disease pathogenesis, with a hope to find a treatment for this neuromuscular disease. The Lab Specialist will work closely with the PI and other lab members as well as independently to complete experiments. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in working with mice, PCR genotyping, protein isolation and immunoblotting, tissue sectioning, tissue staining and immunohistochemistry.
This position can require 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 qualified candidate will have excellent work ethic, strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The incumbent should also be self-motivated, meticulous, and possess strong attention to detail.
Job Responsibilities Include:
Experimental Work:
Maintain transgenic mouse colony (genotyping, husbandry, mouse ordering, interacting with vet techs, database management). Learn and perform a variety of experimental procedures including but not limited to phenotyping the mice, tissue harvesting and preparation, anesthesia administration, tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry, protein isolation, immunoprecipitation, and western blotting. Keep track of drug inventories for sedatives and anesthetics and maintain detailed logs of usage and disposal of controlled substances. Assist with data analysis. Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook. Engage in laboratory research by performing complex lab and research related tasks. Developing, designing, and conducting increasingly complex research projects. Perform complex tasks independently, adapt methods and procedures to meet the needs of research.
Laboratory Maintenance and General Duties:
Maintain a clean laboratory area, lab equipment, and adequate inventory of lab supplies. Order supplies and reagents and interact with vendors and department fiscal specialists to keep track of invoices, orders and budgets (for mice and supplies). Make buffers and other reagents. Assist the PI with compliance for ACUC (mouse), IBC (biosafety) and chemical and environmental health safety protocols. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. Priority review of applications will begin on May 1, 2023, but the position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
Experience: Must have experience managing a mouse colony. Preference for individuals with lab management and ordering experience at UVA, and experience in wet lab research.
TO APPLY:
Please, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu, and search posting number R0047726.
Complete a candidate profile online; attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications that do not contain all required documentation will not be given additional consideration.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu.
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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.
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.