What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant, Charlton Lab (Pediatrics) (Staff Wage) position at The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia?
Laboratory Research Operations and Service employees focus on performing routine research tasks while developing new technical skills. This role will assume routine to moderately complex technical support responsibilities for research projects, working with a degree of independence when following established protocols and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support clinical and translational research activities, including sample collection and preparation, data collection, and analysis.
- Learn and apply histology, RT-PCR, imaging, and other laboratory techniques under supervision.
- Conduct experiments and analyses in laboratory settings to investigate scientific questions relevant to biology and medicine.
- Collaborate with scientists and trainees to advance knowledge and innovation.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students and junior trainees in the laboratory.
- Maintain accurate documentation, records, and organization of experimental data.
- Communicate findings and information clearly, requiring explanation or interpretation as needed.
Role Characteristics:
- Individual contributor providing organizational research support.
- Majority of time spent on delivery of research support services under moderate supervision.
- Work is routine, though occasional interpretation or adjustment to procedures may be required.
- Fully competent and productive in routine research tasks, with opportunities to grow through additional training and experience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
Experience: 2 years of lab experience which may include student experience.
Licensure: None.
The department will not be sponsoring visas for this position.
This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.
To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/resume and cover letter. Search on requisition number: R0088502.
Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.
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.