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Lab and Research Tech 1, Infectious Diseases

University of Virginia

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026

Dr. Scott Heysell with Infectious Diseases at UVA School of Medicine is searching for a Lab Tech to join a clinical research team. This role will provide support within the clinical research lab and follow standard procedures. The role will work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists of different training levels and communicate with international colleagues regularly, but will report to a singular supervisor.

The principal activities of the role include:

  • Procurement of supplies
  • Shipment and receipt of samples and materials
  • Preparing documents for regulatory review
  • Data cleaning and organizing
  • Data visualization

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: At least 1 year of lab experience, which may include student experience required.

Licensure: None.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Global Studies, Public Health, Data Science or related field.
  • Public health and data analytics experience and have worked in clinical research teams.
  • Professional experience with foreign collaboration and travel.
  • Analytic skillsets - familiar with Office programs, data visualization programs, and data summarization tools such as R.
  • Strong communication skills

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.

* This role is not expected to involve animal-related work.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. 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. To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0081104. Complete an application with the following documents:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

Internal applicants: Search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

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.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Recruiter at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.

Job Profile

J1882 - Laboratory Research Operations and Service 1

Career Stream and Level

Operations and Service-O1

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.