The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks applications for a Research and Lab Technician to provide support for research in molecular parasitology, mucosal inflammation, and gut repair in the Moonah Laboratory. Lab and Research Technician I 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 I employees perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Additional information about the UVA Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health can be found here: https://med.virginia.edu/infectious-diseases/

DUTIES AND RESPONIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include supporting laboratory day-to-day operations, including supply stocking and ordering, experiment execution, data analysis, and write-up, which will be conducted under the direction and training of the primary supervisor. Techniques will include mouse husbandry and model experiments, cell and parasite culture, molecular cloning, western blot, ELISAs, flow cytometry, and other techniques needed to support the project as it develops. Willingness to work with animal models is required.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Collect specimens; set up and perform experiments of a repetitive nature; and prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions as instructed.
• At direction of principal investigator or senior staff, perform biological, hematological, chemical, or physical analysis.
• Participate in research or clinical work involving treatment operations and experiments with animals, to include care and feeding, cage cleaning and sanitization, and observation during postoperative or treatment periods.
• Prepare support materials, compare and assist with analyses of data, and write reports. Assist with literature reviews.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain specific scientific apparatuses and instruments. Order lab supplies and maintain inventory.
• Record accurate information and logs of experimental data.
• Keep informed of new lab techniques.
• Provide routine, technical, and administrative support to research projects.
• May contact and coordinate schedules with study subjects, handle information intake, and record and track results. May provide logistical support to the study.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

The Lab Technician will be under the supervision of Shannon Moonah, MD, ScM. For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Moonah at sm5fe@virginia.edu.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of lab experience, which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. The anticipated salary range is commensurate with education and experience. This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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.

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