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Open Date: 05/14/2024
Requisition Number: PRN38543B
Job Title: Lab Technician
Working Title: Lab Technician-Gagnon Lab
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: TBD
VP Area: Academic Affairs
Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $18-19/hour
Close Date: Open Until Filled
The Gagnon lab is seeking a lab technician. The lab technician will gain expertise with a variety of routine laboratory tests and procedures, including molecular cloning, CRISPR, sequencing, microinjections, microscopy, and animal husbandry. RAs will also oversee maintenance of zebrafish lines, maintain accurate protocols and records of results, purchase lab supplies, and oversee equipment maintenance. As time and expertise permits, RAs will conduct their own part-time research projects and contribute to publications.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for candidates to participate in an active research lab and conduct research. It is an ideal role for a candidate who is interested in pursuing graduate or medical school after working in the laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
- Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
- Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
- Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
- Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
- May supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Orders supplies and experimental materials needed to conduct research.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Often: Exposure to animals.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
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:
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary:
Additional Information: The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information.
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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Posting Specific Questions:
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- * Please indicate your knowledge and/or level of experience in complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
Applicant Documents:
- Resume
- 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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