Lab Specialist

Dr. Tsai-Yi Lu's laboratory in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Virginia School of Medicine isseekingan enthusiastic and responsible part time Lab Specialist to support research projects studying the homeostasis of oligodendrocyte lineage cells in brain health and disease. The primary responsibilities of this position include assisting lab mouse colony maintenance and performing experiments to explore the roles of oligodendrocyte lineage cells in neurodegenerative disease. The candidate is expected to have experience in basic molecular biology bench skills, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Experience with mouse husbandry is preferred but notrequired. The candidate will have the opportunity to lead independent research projects and publish research articles in peer-reviewed journals. Theanticipatedstart date for this role is September 1, 2026.

Position Summary

Individual contributors who provide support to an organization, often in direct service, operational,technicalor administrative functions.Spendsthe majorityoftime in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited withoutadditionaleducation or significant training and experience.

Responsibilities

Seasoned individualcontributor. Works under limited supervision for routine situations.Provides assistanceand training tolower-levelemployees. Problems are typically non-routine and require analysis tobe understood. Makes minor adjustments to working methods and independently develops solutions to problems. Explains practices,proceduresand policies to reach agreement with others outside of the Job Area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degreerequired, may accept combination of experience/education/certification in lieu of degree.

• Experience: 1+yearof relevant lab experiencerequired.

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.

Position Type & Work Location

• This isa part-time, benefitedposition. Learn more aboutUVA benefits.

• This position has a term limit of 1 year after which continued employment will depend on department need and funding.

• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

About UVA and the Community

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin after March9, 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

How to Apply

Please apply online , by searching for requisition number R0081016 .

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website.

Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submissionfield. You cansubmitmultiple documents intothis onefield or combine them into one PDF.Applications without allrequireddocuments will notreceivefull consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA's third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will berequested, with at least three responsesrequired.

Contact

• For questions about the application process, please contactJessica Speth, View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 .