Chemistry Lab Tech 2

The University of Virginia Department of Chemistry within the College of Arts & Sciences seeks applicants for a Lab Tech 2 position to work in the lab of Prof. David Cafiso.

The Lab Tech 2 will provide technical lab support by performing complex lab and research related tasks. They act as specialists on research methods and equipment functions specific to investigations. They have the authority to adapt methods and procedures to meet the needs of research. Lab Tech 2 employees perform daily activities without supervision; their longer-term assignments require greater oversight. Lab Tech 2 employees often train others on work processes and policies. For more information on the Cafiso Lab, please visit:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Perform laboratory experiments that include molecular biology and protein biochemistry such as PCR, bacterial expression, and protein purification. Carry out magnetic resonance and biophysical experiments on bacterially expressed proteins.
• Coordinate and participate in a variety of routine technical duties by assisting graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduate students, and staff.
• Order supplies and equipment for the lab and maintain an organized system of operation.
• Participate in weekly group meetings and assist in evaluating research methods, procedures, and techniques, based on established objectives.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in developing new strategies and techniques for experimentation.
• Facilitate collaborations with other laboratories.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Associate's degree

Experience: At least 2 years of lab experience which may include student experience. Bachelor's degree in related science will be considered in lieu of experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in biological or biochemical sciences or related fields. Work experience in a related field may be considered sufficient.
• An understanding of protein expression in bacteria and specialized bacterial strains for manipulating outer-membrane protein oxidation states.
• Some experience working in a laboratory involved in the biophysical characterization of membrane proteins and the use of EPR spectroscopy.

To Apply:

Apply on-line at .

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs" and R0073173. 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. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

Physical Demands:

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work requiring finer finger manipulation.

This is a full-time position and will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires 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.

This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

Anticipated hiring range Is commensurate with experience. This is a non-exempt level, benefited position.

This is a University Staff, non-exempt benefited position. For information on the benefits of being a UVA employee, visit

This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas and is not eligible for remote work.

For questions about this position please contact David Cafiso, Professor of Chemistry, at ... .

For questions about the application process please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at ....

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