University of Virginia · 2 months ago
Psychology Laboratory Research Professional
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Virginia is dedicated to advancing psychology through research and education. They are seeking a Psychology Laboratory Research Professional to perform laboratory tasks including animal surgeries, data management, and manuscript writing while overseeing day-to-day study management.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform small animal sterile surgeries
Collect tissue and manage tissue banking for future analyses
Perform DNA/RNA analysis, including but not limited to DNA/RNA isolation, digital PCR, and DNA methylation protocols
Perform data management and analysis
Assist with writing manuscripts for publication
Manage and curate data repositories
Oversee day-to-day study management, and lead experimentation
Provide basic animal husbandry and maintain an active breeding colony
Collect detailed observations of animal behavior
Follow laboratory and institutional guidelines and implement lab policies and protocols
Report to the Principal Investigator and be responsible for the supervision of other trainees
Adjust work schedule according to experimental demands
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree
5+ years of relevant experience required
Preferred
Experience working with laboratory animals in behavioral analysis
Experience with and comfort in performing small rodent surgery
Supervisory experience
Benefits
Benefited position
Company
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Greg Fairchild
Dean and CEO, UVA|Northern Virginia
Luis Alvarez
President and CEO
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