What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Specialist Intermediate or Senior , Department of Surgery position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
The Brayman Lab in the Department of Surgery at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory SpecialistIntermediateorSeniorto perform andassistwith studies investigating the underlying mechanisms of type 1 diabetes and recurrence of diabetes in various murine models of diabetes. The position will also support human pancreatic isletisolationsin the GMP islet isolation facility.
Responsibilities
Research responsibilities include working with mice and performing/assistingwith in vitro and in vivo experiments related to ongoing studies, including:
Working with murine models of diabetes, including mouse islet isolation and transplantation
Surgical procedures
Isolating islets
Measuring mouse blood glucose levels
Collection of mouse tissue, serum, and blood, including collection of mouse tissue and blood for proteomic studies
Assistancewith collection and entry of data in electronic media
Supporting daily lab activities, maintenance, and general laboratory upkeep
Ordering/purchasingmaterials and supplies, including purchasing through the procurement system
Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic team-oriented individual with a willingness to learn, collaborate, and take on new challenges.Candidates must be able to:
Perform routine laboratory data analysis and research procedures
Independently prepare solutions and reagents
Perform or learn to work with animal models (including surgical techniques; training provided if necessary)
Work diligently with strong attention to detail
Analyze and organize work procedures; plan and execute tasks/experiments; interpret and report findings, writing skills
Work a flexible schedule whenrequired
Train in andcomply withBSL-2 procedures
Demonstrate reproducibility and strong critical thinking skills
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degreerequired.
Experience: 3 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working actively in a research laboratory; experience in standard cell biology techniques and murine work
Flow cytometry andCyTOF
Protein purification (including immunoglobulins such as IgM) and chromatography
Experience withAktago FPLC system
Proteomics
Experience with mass spectroscopy (LC-MS), glycan preparation, data analysis
Immunoassays, including ELISAs
Electrophoresis and Western blot
PCR, RT-PCR
DNA and RNA extractions for NGS,RNAseq/scRNAseq/cfRNAseq
Tissue culture / in vitro cell culture
Histology analysis and immunostaining of tissue sections to back up imaging mass cytometry
Immunohistochemistry, Immunofluorescence,Immunocryohistochemistry.
Stem cells and organoids
Imaging mass cytometry
Confocal
Experience in R and Python, withadditionalexperience in downstream pipeline analysis andadditionalexpertise in statistical and data analysis software
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.
Salary Range
Salary will becommensuratewith education and experience.
Position Type & Work Location
This isan exempt-level,benefitedposition. Learn more aboutUVA benefits.
This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
This position has a term limit of1 yearafter which continued employment will depend on department need and funding.
This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
About UVA and the Community
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Application Timeline
Application review will begin afterApril 27, 2026.
Additional Requirements
Background checks and pre-employment health screeningswill be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
This positionwill notconsider candidates whorequireimmigrationsponsorshipnowor in the future.
How to Apply
Please applyonline, by searching for requisition numberR0082626.
Internal applicantsmay search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website.
Complete an application with the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Upload all materials into the resume submissionfield. You cansubmitmultiple documents intothis onefield or combine them into one PDF.Applications without allrequireddocuments will notreceivefull consideration.
Reference Check Process
Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responsesrequired.
Contact
For questions about the application process, please contactJonFreeman, jf2sw@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.
The University of Virginia, including 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.