The Biomolecular Analysis Facility (BAF) Core is seeking a Lab Specialist OR Lab Specialist Intermediate to perform sample preparation, methods development, and instrument operation. The BAF Core has a Shared Instrument section (small equipment) which this position will also maintain for open access. The Core processes samples for proteomics and metabolomics by mass spectrometry analysis. This position will be expected to perform steps such as sample processing, chemical modification, digestion, clean-up and loading the mass spectrometers. This work will require careful following of standard procedures and documentation. Attention to detail is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Lab Specialist
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 2 years of experience. 4 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Lab Specialist Intermediate
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 4 years of experience. Master's degree may substitute for required experience. 8 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in science such as chemistry, biology, biochemistry, etc.
- Prior experience in protein chemistry.
- Prior experience in mass spectrometry.
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.
This is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance.
This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
TO APPLY
Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R0065459. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:
Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.
References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.
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