Laboratory Specialist, Infectious Disease Job at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics seek a Lab Specialist to work in the Kasson laboratory assisting with research on infectious disease and viral entry. The recent emergence of COVID-19 has highlighted the need to develop better vaccines against emerging viruses and to assess the efficacy and mechanisms of such vaccines. The incumbent will join a team developing better ways to assess antiviral antibodies and fight emerging diseases.
The qualified candidate will have experience in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in viral culture, standard virology techniques, and creation of pseudotyped virus.
Position Responsibilities Include:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.
Priority review of applications will begin on February 11, 2021, but the position will remain open until filled.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Peter Kasson, PhD, Associate Professor of Molecular Physiology, at pmk2f@virginia.edu.
The qualified candidate will have experience in molecular biology and mammalian cell culture. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in viral culture, standard virology techniques, and creation of pseudotyped virus.
Position Responsibilities Include:
- Helping principal investigators (PIs) coordinate research projects, performing experimental procedures, collecting information and data, and preparing tissues and specimens for procedures.
- Participating in formulating research methods, suggesting options for improving quality, and recommending solutions. Participating in computer database design, utilization, and research/data analyses, and suggesting future improvements to data measurement.
- Overseeing day-to-day operation of projects. Scheduling and maintaining records of equipment/facilities. May assemble, test, calibrate, clean, or make minor repairs to equipment.
- Working independently on collection of data and analyze research results.
- Conferring with PIs in developing plans for research projects and discussing the interpretation of results and the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
- In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Bachelor's degree or master's degree in biology, microbiology, or a related field.
- Experience: Molecular biology and mammalian cell culture techniques. Must be reliable anddependable and have both excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance.
Priority review of applications will begin on February 11, 2021, but the position will remain open until filled.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Peter Kasson, PhD, Associate Professor of Molecular Physiology, at pmk2f@virginia.edu.
COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines
Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.
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