Open Date: 06/25/2022
Requisition Number: PRN31172B
Job Title: Lab Specialist
Working Title: Lab Specialist
Job Grade: D
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: mostly weekdays
Department: 00904 - Andrology Development
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate Range: 17.00 - 20.00
Job Summary:
Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.
Responsibilities:
- Confer with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommend modifications as needed.
- Independently maintain basic lab functions.
- Perform specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment under the direction of senior laboratory personnel.
- Conduct literature reviews to obtain information to be utilized in research.
- Make statistical calculations, analyze data, and prepare reports summarizing results.
- May perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Order supplies and experimental materials needed to conduct research.
- Maintain lab safety documentation and training logs.
Work Environment:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Often: Exposure to infectious disease, oils, and various physical conditions.
Seldom: Exposure to animals.
Physical Requirements:
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion, walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or other scientific discipline or equivalency; two years full-time laboratory experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Working knowledge of advanced scientific techniques and procedures as well as the ability to make statistical calculations, analyze results, prepare reports and perform specialized tests also required.
Preferences:
- Prior experience and familiarity in cell culture and/or molecular biology techniques preferred.
- Prior experience in mouse or zebrafish research preferred.
- Skilled in the use of basic laboratory equipment (pipettes, scales, microscopes, etc.).
- Familiarity with scientific and medical terminology, materials and substances, and laboratory techniques and equipment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with statistical processes a plus.
OSHA, IRB, and IACUC training and certification or the willingness to complete the certification will be required.
Special Instructions Summary:
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.
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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