Part-time Lab and Research Technician 2
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
$20/hour.
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 United States, Virginia, Charlottesville | |
| 1215 Lee Street (Show on map) | |
 Feb 09, 2026 | |
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The laboratories of Drs. Spiliotis (spiliotislab.org) and Bajikar (bajikarlab.com) in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seek a part-time Laboratory Technician (20-25 hours per week) to perform basic laboratory management, maintenance and upkeep duties, and to assist in technical aspects of laboratory experimentation. The appropriate candidate should have previous training and experience in biology or related fields, including laboratory experience in basic methods of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry and/or small animal handling. The appropriate candidate will split their weekly hours between the Spiliotis and Bajikar laboratories, where they will be stationed physically for the duration of daily working hours based on a pre-arranged and mutually agreeable schedule. Job duties for both laboratories will include: procurement of lab ordering and purchasing, monitoring and restocking of lab consumables and supplies, upkeep of basic lab equipment and digital inventories, and preparation of lab material (e.g., reagents, media) for experimental procedures. Additional duties will include PCR genotyping (Bajikar lab), the purification of plasmid DNA and proteins, and/or the acquisition and analysis of microscopy images as needed. Individuals with previous experience in laboratory management, molecular cloning, mouse genotyping, and/or protein purification/biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Minimum Requirements Education: Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree. Experience: 2+ years of lab experience which may include student experience. Preferred Qualifications 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. Salary Range: The anticipated salary for this part-time position is $20/hour. Exemption Status: This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits. Funding Details: This position has a term limit of 1 year after which continued employment will depend on department need and funding. Work Arrangement: This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site. About UVA and the Community: To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA. Application Timeline: Application review will begin after [DATE]. Background Check: Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. How to Apply: Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0080409. Complete an application with the following documents:
Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants:Search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website. 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 be requested, with at least three responses required. Recruiter Contact: For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks. 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. | |