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Lab Technician

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Open Date: 10/17/2024

Requisition Number: PRN15340N

Job Title: Lab Technician

Working Title: Lab Technician

Job Grade: C

FLSA Code: Nonexempt

Type: Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary: No

Standard Hours per Week: 19

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule Summary: Arranged by Supervisor

Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63

Close Date: 11/11/2024

Job Summary:

The Cellular Translational Research Core (CTRC) seeks a motivated undergraduate for a part-time Lab Technician role in our biorepository. You’ll assist with organizing samples and cryostorage containers for accurate data entry in our Lab Management Information System (LIMS). A key task will be helping transition our sample collection to OpenSpecimen, a new LIMS we are implementing. This role offers valuable lab experience and flexibility for your academic schedule—ideal if you enjoy process improvement and want to contribute to a research environment.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Work independently with minimal supervision.
Lift boxes or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
Handle freezer towers (approximately 25 lbs).
Demonstrate technical precision and meticulous attention to experimental details.
Handle precious and irreplaceable biospecimens without compromising their integrity.
Handle frozen samples with precision.
Familiarity with safe handling of liquid nitrogen and other cryopreservation hazards.
Competent computer skills, including basic knowledge of sample tracking software.
Maintain 100% accuracy in labeling, sample identification, and tracking.
Perform tests and procedures using sophisticated laboratory equipment.
Follow and modify key protocols as needed.
Communicate clearly with customers in a friendly, knowledgeable, and timely manner.
Exhibit professionalism and excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field; equivalent experience considered. Skilled in laboratory techniques, equipment, and terminology. OSHA training and certification in animal care may be required.

Additional Information:

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request.

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