The Cliffe Lab in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology, at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, is seeking a Laboratory Specialist to work on projects investigating Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infection in neurons. More information on the lab can be found here https://med.virginia.edu/cliffe/. The lab specialist will work closely with a postdoctoral research fellow to use virology, molecular biology, and cell biology techniques to study the consequences of HSV neuronal infection, with the long-term goal being to determine the contribution of HSV-1 infection to the development of neurodegenerative disease. This project involves an existing collaboration between multiple labs conducting cell biology and animal studies to investigate the link between HSV infection and Alzheimer’s disease. Research activities will include, but not be limited to, propagating and titrating virus stocks, routine tissue culture, general molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid isolation, RT-PCR, RNAseq), microscopy, and animal work. The lab specialist will also have tasks related to laboratory maintenance. This includes training, maintaining mouse colonies, ordering supplies, preparing stock solutions, organizing and maintaining virus stocks. 

The successful candidate must have a B.S. degree in biology, or a related field, and at least two years of laboratory experience, which may include experience gained while a student. Additional requirements include attention to detail in experimental work and record keeping, ability to handle multiple assignments, self-motivation and eagerness to acquire new skills. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Virology and/or Molecular Biology, prior animal work and experience with tissue culture techniques. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 2 years of experience. 4 years of lab-related experience accepted in lieu of degree.

TO APPLY:

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Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy. This position is restricted and contingent upon the continuation of funding. This position will remain open until filled.

For further information about the position, please contact Jon Stafford via email at js8sj@virginia.edu. 

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Eric Allen, Academic Recruiter, at uth9qh@virginia.edu.

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.
 

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