Open Date: 09/16/2024
Requisition Number: PRN39874B
Job Title: PS Sr Laboratory Specialist
Working Title: Sr Laboratory Specialist
Job Grade: E
FLSA Code: Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift: Day
Department: 01219 - HCI HIGH-THROUGHPUT GENOMICS
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate Range: 39300 to 65000
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Summary:
A Senior Lab Specialist position is available in the High Throughput Genomics Shared Resource at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute. The laboratory provides experimental expertise and services to researchers throughout the University of Utah for genomic applications that use the Illumina sequencing platform. The candidate should have attention to detail and meticulous work habits. The position requires molecular biology skills, the ability to operate complex instruments, excellent communication skills, and good time management. Providing instruction, interpreting experimental outcomes, and communicating experimental progress with customers of the laboratory is an essential component of the job.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate Illumina sequencing libraries by Qubit assays, Agilent TapeStation assays, and qPCR with the Kapa Library Quantification Kit.
- Normalize and pool Illumina libraries in preparation for sequencing.
- Prepare sequencing libraries for diverse sample types that may include DNA, RNA, Exome, ChIP-seq, methyl-seq, Single Cell, and Visium spatial gene expression.
- Operate and maintain highly specialized sequencing instruments including the Illumina NovaSeq and the Illumina MiSeq.
- Document Illumina sequence run performance and prepare reports to evaluate run metrics for individual projects.
- Interface with technical support when necessary to troubleshoot instruments within the lab.
- Communicate experimental progress with customers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus four years of related full-time laboratory experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences:
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary:
Additional Information:
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
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