About the Role
<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span>The Jomaa Lab at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time Lab Specialist or Technician to support projects focused on understanding protein biogenesis at the molecular level. Our lab uses a combination of biochemistry, mammalian and yeast cell systems, and advanced structural biology techniques such as cryo-EM and cryo-ET.</span></p><p></p><p><span>The successful candidate will assist in:<br />• Maintaining and manipulating mammalian (e.g., HEK293) and yeast cultures<br />• Performing CRISPR-based knockouts/knock-ins<br />• Preparing samples for cryo-EM/cryo-ET workflows<br />• Routine molecular biology and protein biochemistry assays<br />• General lab organization and maintenance of research infrastructure</span></p><p><br /><span>Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with:<br />• Molecular cloning, cell transfection, and tissue culture<br />• Yeast strain engineering and genetics<br />• Interest or experience in structural biology and computational tools is a plus but not required</span></p><p></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering graduate studies or long-term research careers in molecular biology and structural biology.</p><p></p><p><b>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</b></p><p></p><p>Education: Bachelor's degree.</p><p>Experience: 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.</p><p>Licensure: None.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The position will remain open until filled. This is a non-exempt level, benefitted position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A pre-employment health screening is required. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.</p><p><br /><b>To Apply:</b></p><p>Applicants please apply<a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0075326/Lab-Specialist" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a><a href="https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0075326/Lab-Specialist" target="_blank">. </a></p><p></p><p>Complete an application online with the following documents:</p><ul><li><p>CV/Resume</p></li><li><p>Cover letter with a brief statement of your research interests or career goals.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>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. <b>Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration</b>.</p><p></p><p>For questions about the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at <u><a href="mailto:uth9qh@virginia.edu" target="_blank">uth9qh@virginia.edu</a></u>.</p><p></p><p>For more information on benefits, please visit <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__hr.virginia.edu_benefits&d=DwMGaQ&c=Cu5g146wZdoqVuKpTNsYHeFX_rg6kWhlkLF8Eft-wwo&r=vc6Qja9eoPBnlgIE5EUK0g&m=OO516Gnq_-L1tY4J4dV3ApY5ij9aOqYrapE9z6RNG_g&s=hyZUs1gwzbnuh0FphzYoHvEH57oDfrHshRePFRvE1oc&e=" target="_blank"><span><span><span><span><span>hr.virginia.edu/benefits</span></span></span></span></span></a>.</p><p></p><p><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</b><span><b> </b></span></p><p></p><p><span>This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires</span></p><p><span>keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation. </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p><i>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 </i><a target="_blank" href="https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity"><span style="color:#0000ff"><i><u>UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment</u></i></span></a><i>.</i></p>