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BIOL - Lab Tech 1 - Charlottesville, United States - Commonwealth of Virginia
Description
Lab and Research Technician 1 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 1 employees perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.Lab and Research Technician 1 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 1 employees perform tasks as assigned by supervisor.
The Taylor Lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Virginia is looking to hire a Lab and Research Technician 1 to assist in ecological and evolutionary genetics research. We seek an enthusiastic individual who works well with others and has a willingness to learn and take on new challenges. Motivated individuals will also have the opportunity to participate in supervised, independent research projects. Current projects in the lab include the genetics of extinction and colonization in plant populations, and genomic analysis of genetic conflict. Work in the lab incorporates field sampling and laboratory experimentation with the plant genus Silene, population genetics and training in the UVA Biology genomics core. The technician will assist with ongoing research projects as well as day-to-day lab management.
Job Description
This is a restricted position contingent on continued funding. This is a 12-month appointment with the possibility for a one-year renewal.
This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday at and complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for "BIOL - Lab Tech 1". Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).
For questions about this position or the application process please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at .
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Biology or similar field, experience with research (independent or supervised research preferred; course-based research minimum).
Experience: At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree will be considered in lieu of experience. Experience with laboratory genetics work preferred. Evidence of written and verbal scientific communication skills preferred.
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 (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
