Genomics And Multi Omics Senior Laboratory Research Specialist Biology Charlottesville
State of Virginia · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Jul 30, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $76,000-$85,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience
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Summary
The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia seeks a Senior Laboratory Research Specialist to provide genomic and multi-omic technical support, training, and consultation across the department. The role encompasses single-cell methods, epigenomics, spatial transcriptomics, and multi-omic sample preparation, working with faculty and research groups on a fee-for-service basis. The specialist will design and execute experiments, train personnel, manage departmental instrumentation, and develop shared technical capacity across diverse research areas.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of relevant genomics or molecular biology experience
- Ph.D. or M.S. in molecular biology, genomics, genetics, or related field preferred
- Hands-on experience with multiple sequencing library preparation methods including single-cell/single-nucleus and epigenomic or spatial approaches
- Experience with real-time PCR/qPCR, automated electrophoresis, and command-line proficiency in R and/or Python
- Demonstrated ability to support multiple independent research groups across diverse organisms and sample types
- Strong teaching, mentoring, or training experience with excellent communication and independent problem-solving skills
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