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Design and execute experiments independently. Perform highly complex molecular and tissue based assays. Facilitate collaborations with other labs that benefit our research. Monitor interactions with suppliers and negotiate discounts for the lab. Monitor lab safety inspections/lab ordering and purchasing/reconciliation of budgets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field plus 3 years of experience as a Laboratory Specialist or any related occupation

To Apply:

Please apply HERE . Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website .

Complete an application online with the following documents:

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.  Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey.  A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

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.  

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 .