Laboratory Specialist 1 or 2, Department of Biomedical Engineering

The Dolatshahi laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Specialist I or II to perform cellular and molecular biology experiments, coordinate clinical research, provide technical lab support, and manage collaborations. Our systems immunology lab investigates fundamental mechanisms of immune regulation and dysregulation, with an ultimate objective of identifying strategies to design and improve immunotherapies and vaccines. Motivated entry-level or experienced researchers are invited to apply. The successful candidate will participate as part of a collaborative research team which combines experimental and computational methods to study cancer and neonatal-maternal immunity.

For a description of the lab’s overall research interests, visit https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/sepideh-dolatshahi.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Perform laboratory experiments such as performing cell culture, collecting and processing patient samples, primary cell isolation, biochemical and molecular biology experiments.

• Evaluate experiment results using statistical analyses. Maintain digital reports of the results.

• Provide routine, technical, logistical and administrative support to research projects; Order supplies and equipment for the lab, maintain an organized system of operation, prepare culture media and reagents, facilitate collaborations with other labs

• Help develop protocols and IRB submissions.

• Participate in weekly group meetings and assist in evaluating research methods and procedures based on established objectives. Assist Principal Investigator and lab members in developing new strategies and techniques for experimentation.

• Consent patients, collect, screen, and verify data relating to human subject’s research.

• Perform library and literature research.

• Assist with data management, visualization and analysis

• May help author material for publications. May participate in presentations with Principal Investigators (PIs) at meetings or conferences.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

For additional information about the position, please contact Professor Sepideh Dolatshahi at sdolatshahi@virginia.edu .

Minimum Requirements:

-Laboratory Specialist I

Education: Bachelor's degree in biomedical or chemical engineering, biology, immunology, biotechnology or a related field

-Laboratory Specialist II

Education: Bachelor's degree in biomedical or chemical engineering, biology, immunology, biotechnology or a related field

Experience: 5 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow instructions

• Rigorous attention to detail and record keeping skills

• Excellent communication skills, including with diverse audiences for recruitment and participant management efforts

• The ability to understand research processes and knowledge of general research procedures

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrate expertise in troubleshooting problems and recommending solutions.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. Salary is based on education and experience. This is benefited position.  For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. 

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.

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

To Apply:

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0050676 .

Internal applicants must apply thro