University of Virginia · 4 hours ago
Lab Research Professional 2 UVA Spiliotis Lab
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Virginia is seeking a Lab Specialist Intermediate to work in Dr. Elias Spiliotis's laboratory. This role involves performing complex laboratory and research tasks, overseeing day-to-day lab operations, and managing lab budgets while specializing in protein biochemistry and molecular cloning projects.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Specialize in lab research methods and equipment functions with a focus on protein biochemistry, and the purification of recombinant proteins using fast performance liquid chromatography (FPLC)
Design and execute molecular cloning projects, and the purification of DNA constructs
Perform vitro reconstitution assays with cytoskeletal polymers (actin, microtubules) using total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy
Perform biochemical assays that test for protein interactions and post-translational modifications of proteins
Prepare materials and reagents that are commonly shared by the lab for routine experiments
Perform cell biological experiments using microscopy on a need basis
Acquire and analyze data, and interpret outcomes
Supervise, train and assist lab members in lab techniques and procedures as needed
Oversee day-to-day lab activities and operations including lab purchases and budgets
Oversee the maintenance of lab digital databases and inventories
Oversee the operation and maintenance of basic lab equipment and train users in the operation of equipment of commonly shared equipment such as high and ultra speed centrifuges
May act as a liaison to other labs and research projects
Participate in lab meetings
Participate in the writing of grant research proposals and publications, and presentation of data at research conferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of relevant experience
This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals
Requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation
Benefits
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