The Bao Laboratory in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to support research in protein design, nanobody development, and structural biology. The Bao Laboratory is advancing the development of engineered protein binders and nanobodies to dissect and modulate membrane-associated signaling and protein aggregation processes relevant to neurodegeneration and cancer. The new Lab Specialist will be responsible for designing, expressing, and purifying recombinant proteins and nanobodies, as well as assisting with biophysical and structural characterization using techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), X-ray crystallography, and fluorescence spectroscopy. This position is essential to sustain the technical innovation, reproducibility, and productivity of our multidisciplinary efforts integrating protein engineering, membrane biochemistry, and structural biology.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree; may accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.

Experience:

1+ year of relevant lab experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences 3+ years of relevant experience in a research laboratory

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 benchwork and animal procedures requiring fine finger manipulation. This is a restricted position; continuation is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. This position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is a full-time benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit www.hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

Compensation:

The anticipated hiring range is commensurate with education and experience. 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.

Application Process:

Please apply online , and search for

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. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website . Complete an application online with the following documents: CV/Resume Cover Letter 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 the required documents will not receive full consideration. This position is open until filled. References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three are required. For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu . The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .