Open Date: 10/15/2024
Requisition Number: PRN40105B
Job Title: Lab Technician
Working 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: 01502 - Department of Biochemistry
Location: Campus
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Pay Rate Range: $16.50 - $21.00 (depending on experience)
Close Date: 04/01/2025
Job Summary:
Provide experimental support for various projects to characterize and determine the structures of proteins involved in HIV infection, viral-host interactions and insulin receptor function as part of the Chris Hill Laboratory at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Utah. Techniques and methods include molecular biology and protein biochemistry. Experiments are expected to be performed under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Training will be provided as necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Cloning, plasmid vector construction and production.
- Propagation of bacterial, insect cell, or mammalian cell cultures for large-scale recombinant protein expression.
- Protein purification – affinity-tag, ion exchange, size exclusion chromatography and SDS-PAGE.
- Biochemical characterization of protein reagents and complexes.
Shared responsibilities include general laboratory support (housekeeping, maintenance of supplies and equipment, laboratory waste management, etc.). Additional responsibilities related to specific projects may be assigned by the PI, as needed.
Communication: As this is a teamwork-oriented position, responsibilities include keeping consistent and open communication with other laboratory personnel, providing regular and detailed updates on the status and progress of experiments, and maintaining an up-to-date and detailed laboratory notebook.
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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences:
Applicants with demonstrated proficiency and/or laboratory experience in protein purification methods in biomedical laboratory settings will be preferred. Please highlight any previous experience working in sterile laboratory settings, with high-precision measurements, or supporting protein expression and characterization.
Type: Benefited Staff
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. 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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