Lab Specialist, Various Levels, Department Of Pediatrics

The Ray laboratory at the Child Health Research Center, University of Virginia, seeks highly qualified applicants for Lab Specialist (varying levels).

The laboratory explores molecular physiology and cellular mechanisms that precipitate pediatric renal diseases, with a focus on understanding the pathogenesis of nephrotic syndrome, capillary permeability, and angiogenesis in pediatric kidney diseases.

• Lab Specialist Intermediate

The incumbent will be expected to maintain rodent colonies, set up and perform experimental procedures in animal work, tissue harvest and processing, cell culture, and assist in laboratory maintenance.
Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and at least six years of experience working with rodent models or a Master’s degree in Biology with training in veterinary studies. Expertise in rodent surgery and procedures related to kidney and vascular functions is strongly desired.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.

• Lab Specialist Senior:

The incumbent will be expected to perform experimental procedures independently in cell culture, tissue harvest from rodents, molecular biology, development of methods and procedures, and assist in all tracks related to the maintenance of the laboratory.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 9 years of experience in a lab technician role. May substitute with Master's or Terminal degree plus 4 years of experience in a lab technician role and supervisory experience. 12 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Patricio Ray at [email protected].
The position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Please apply through Workday, and search for R0049952. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at [email protected]
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