Laboratory Specialist, Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Virginia is seeking a Laboratory Specialist/Lab Specialist Intermediate to join Dr. Daniel "Trey" Lee's CAR-T cell lab.

This position carries out research studies and assists in experiments for the laboratory of Dr. Lee, a pioneer in the use of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cells for the treatment of pediatric malignancies (PMID: 25319501). The focus of the Lee Lab is to develop and rapidly translate new CAR T cell therapies to the clinic through the initiation of investigator-initiated clinical trials at UVA, to develop novel regulatory components that minimize CAR toxicities while preserving anti-tumor efficacy, and to understand and overcome the mechanisms of CAR T cell resistance. The incumbent will develop, design and perform experiments supporting the goals of the lab in coordination with the PI and the Research Scientist. Research in the lab utilizes human patient and normal donor samples in addition to using small animal models of disease (required) and tumor cell lines.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational and communication skills. Experience with cell culture and flow cytometry is necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required. Additional expertise in statistical and data analysis software, database software, and imaging and/or image analysis software is a plus.

The incumbent also attends weekly meetings with the Principal Investigator to discuss experimental results, conducts literature searches, and presents results in lab meetings. The incumbent works under supervision, independently and ethically, documents all research data appropriately, and assists other members of the lab.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Able to perform routine laboratory data analysis and procedures

• Independently prepare solutions and reagents

• Perform or learn to work with animal models and cell lines

• Resolve problems and work accurately and with attention to detail

• Analyze and organize work procedures

• Plan and execute tasks or experiments

• Interpret and report findings

Minimum Qualifications:

- Lab Specialist

• Education: Bachelor's degree.

• Experience: 3 years of experience. 6 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

-Lab Specialist Intermediate

• Education: Bachelor's degree.

• Experience:6 years of experience in a lab technician role. Master's degree may substitute for required experience. 9 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. This is an Exempt (Or Non-Exempt) level, 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.

Physical Demands:

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA

To Apply:

Please apply through Careers at UVA , and search for R0063610.

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' and search for R0063610.

Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

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.

For questions about the application process, please contact Yelena Markazyan, Academic Recruiter at ym3mm@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/

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