Lab Specialist

The Jomaa Lab at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time Lab Specialist or Technician to support projects focused on understanding protein biogenesis at the molecular level. Our lab uses a combination of biochemistry, mammalian and yeast cell systems, and advanced structural biology techniques such as cryo-EM and cryo-ET. The successful candidate will assist in:

• Maintaining and manipulating mammalian (e.g., HEK293) and yeast cultures
• Performing CRISPR-based knockouts/knock-ins
• Preparing samples for cryo-EM/cryo-ET workflows
• Routine molecular biology and protein biochemistry assays
• General lab organization and maintenance of research infrastructure Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with:
• Molecular cloning, cell transfection, and tissue culture
• Yeast strain engineering and genetics
• Interest or experience in structural biology and computational tools is a plus but not required This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering graduate studies or long-term research careers in molecular biology and structural biology.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Licensure:

None. The position will remain open until filled. This is a non-exempt level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

To Apply:

Applicants please apply here . Complete an application online with the following documents: CV/Resume Cover letter with a brief statement of your research interests or career goals. 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 . For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu . For more information on benefits, please visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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. Job Profile J1884 - Laboratory Research Operations and Service 3 Career Stream and Level Operations and Service-O3 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 .