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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