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Open Date: 07/11/2024
Requisition Number: PRN39159B
Job Title: Lab Technician
Working Title: Lab Technician-Rog 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
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $18-22/hour
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary: The Rog lab is focused on understanding how the genetic material – the chromosomes – are transferred from parents onto their offspring. We are using the tiny nematode C. elegans and the budding yeast S. cerevisiae, and apply cutting edge fluorescent microscopy, genetic screening and gene editing, and cytological techniques to directly follow chromosomes in living animals and to understand how they work. We are looking for talented, driven individuals who will run an independent research project within our collaborative group. The position has many career development opportunities, with previous technicians continuing to graduate programs of their choice in biology and healthcare. 25% of the effort will be dedicated to lab management duties, such as database maintenance, reagent preparation and ordering. Experience in molecular biology is required. Experience with C. elegans, microscopy or biochemistry is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
- Performs experiments and other specialized procedures using complex equipment.
- Keeps detailed notes of experiments performed and results obtained.
- Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
- Conducts literature reviews to obtain information to be utilized in research.
- Presents results and scientific papers in lab meetings.
- Orders supplies and experimental materials needed to conduct research, and reliably maintains reagents and lab animal stocks.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Lab environment.
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.
Often: 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. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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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:
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
- 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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