Lab and Research Technician
UVA Health·Albemarle County, Virginia
UVA Health·Albemarle County, Virginia
The technician will support the lab of Francesco Michelassi by characterizing mouse models of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Responsibilities include performing behavioral testing, drug administration, tissue dissection, and providing administrative support for research projects.
These roles are responsible for conducting experiments and analyses in laboratory settings to investigate scientific questions in fields like biology, chemistry, and physics.
Laboratory researchers design and execute experiments, collect data, and collaborate with scientists to advance understanding of fundamental and applied research.
The Department of Neurology is searching for a Lab and Research Technician to support the lab of Francesco Michelassi, MD, PhD.
The lab and research technician will assist in characterizing mouse models of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
The selected candidate will perform behavioral testing, drug administration (tail vein injection, oral gavage, intraperitoneal injection, etc), tissue dissection, routine genotyping and crosses, immunohistochemistry and primary cell culture.
Providing routine, technical, and administrative support for research projects is expected.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in translational research within neurology, with prior experience in experimental design, data assessment/interpretation, scientific presentation, and scholarly writing.
Minimum Requirements The Neurology Department will be hiring into the following job profiles below based on qualifications and experience (working title: Lab and Research Technician): Laboratory Research Operations and Service 2 Education: Associate's degree required; may accept equivalent combination of experience, education, certification in lieu of degree.
1+ year of relevant lab experience required. 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 is a non-exempt level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits. This is a restricted position which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability. 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. This position will remain open until filled. Additional Requirements Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Please apply online by searching for requisition number R0085541. Complete an application with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter 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 may search and apply for jobs on the UVA 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. Contact For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, js9rk@virginia.edu For additional information regarding the position, please contact Francesco Michelassi, MD, PhD at gsg6tr@uvahealth.org.
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.
Candidates must have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 1-2+ years of relevant laboratory experience. A strong interest in translational neurology and experience in experimental design and scholarly writing are required.
Market context
In Virginia, lab and research technician openings in translational neurology often draw candidates with hands-on lab experience and strong research communication skills. These roles are competitive because employers look for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, experimental design experience, and scholarly writing ability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then tailor your application to show relevant lab methods and any writing or study-design work.
