Lab Specialist

The Flow Cytometry Core Facility, an ISAC recognized Shared Resource Lab at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine is looking for a Lab and Research Technician 2 OR Lab Specialist. The Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides investigators state of-the-art technologies to provide cutting-edge services to a broad array of investigators, both inside and outside UVA. We are looking for a team player with an understanding of flow cytometry and excellent customer service skills.

Flow Cytometry Expertise

• Successful candidate must have practical and theoretical knowledge of flow cytometry and be able to work independently.
• Ability to operate analytical flow cytometers in the flow core; Experience with Attune NxT, Fortessa, and Aurora analytical flow cytometers a plus.
• Perform experimental procedures; Luminex Bead based assays a plus.

Customer Service

• Assist core clientele in the acquisition of flow cytometry samples.
• Ability to assist clients with data analysis and interpretation.

Instrument Maintenance

• Ability to perform daily and monthly QC on core instrumentation.

Teaching and Education

• Assist Lab Director and Staff in the delivery of Flow Cytometry Training Courses, and Workshops.
• Stay current with new technologies and developments in the flow community through research, attendance of conferences, and workshops.
• Ability to effectively train and communicate with clients on the use of flow cytometry.

General Lab Skills

• Perform calculations for preparation of lab solutions and reagents.
• Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
• General computer skills and ability to learn scientific applications.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

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.

This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit https://hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

This position will remain open until filled. 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 Careers at UVA , and search for R0064401. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiting Specialist at xmf9ad@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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