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.

Job duties include:

(a) assist researchers with gathering samples for evaluation

(b) prepare samples by cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching of various materials

(c) evaluate microstructures using optical and scanning electron microscopy (include elemental analysis)

(d) evaluate corrosion behavior using electrochemical testing of coated and uncoated samples with AC and/or DC techniques

(e) perform molecular analysis using FTIR spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescent spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy and microscopy

(f) perform thermal analysis using dynamic mechanical and thermogravimetric analyzers. It is expected that candidates may well require training by us on some of the above instruments and processes detailed above.

While this is a UVA position, the job responsibilities will be allocated between 90% with the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC https://vtrc.virginia.gov/ ) and 10% with the UVA Nanoscale Materials Characterization Facility (NMCF https://www.engineering.virginia.edu/NMCF ).

The VTRC has its headquarters on UVA grounds though most of the material analysis activities will be conducted in the NMCF.

Light travel, primarily in Virginia, will occasionally be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Physics or Chemistry.

1 - 3 (or more) years of experience in a basic science laboratory.

The candidate should have the ability to collect and prepare samples, execute analysis and provide results in a succinct and coherent manner and have strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organization skills.

This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This is a Restricted position, and dependent on funding and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu.

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA , and search for R0064576.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their 'Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.

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, i ncluding 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.