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Open Date: 11/10/2023
Requisition Number: PRN36893B
Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Grade: C
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary:
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00278 - Add Program
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 - 25.78
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary: The ADD Program at the University of Utah is seeking to hire an outstanding individual to join our research team as Lab Technician. Employee will perform technical procedures in a research laboratory by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. The lab technician will perform experiments using rodent models, record observations, and report results. The lab technician is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining lab space and equipment. May assist with ordering of supplies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other scientific discipline or equivalency required; with a minimum of 4 years of experience. Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials, and substances. Experience in handling mice and rats, dosing calculations, administering drugs, collecting samples, and using laboratory equipment preferred. Ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification required.
Essential Functions:
- Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
- Able to calculate drug formulations and administer drugs to rodents.
- Performs tests and procedures using rodents and laboratory equipment.
- Assists with purchasing of laboratory supplies and materials.
- Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data, and prepares reports summarizing results.
Problem Solving: This position assists senior laboratory personnel in planning methods and techniques. Work requires exercising independent judgment and basic theoretical knowledge of the applicable science.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Exposure to animals, lab environment, and laboratory equipment. Often: Blinded testing compounds, use of needles.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion, walking, standing, sitting.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials, and substances. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.
Preferences:
Special Instructions Summary:
Additional Information:
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are 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.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Required Documents:
Optional Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
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