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Lab Technician

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

Open Date: 03/26/2024

Requisition Number: PRN38073B

Job Title: Lab Technician

Working Title: Lab Technician

Job Grade: C

FLSA Code: Nonexempt

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Shift: Day

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Summary:

The Snyder lab at the HCI is looking for a Lab Technician (research scientist) to provide experimental and organizational support for the lab’s research on lung and pancreatic cancer. The lab uses genetically engineered mouse models, in combination with orthogonal in vitro techniques, to investigate regulators of cancer cell identity and therapeutic response.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities.

Responsibilities:

Performing a wide variety of experiments under the supervision of the principal investigator and senior lab members, including working on specific project(s) and performing common techniques for multiple projects.
Mouse colony management, including breeding and genotyping mice harboring a complex mix of genetically engineered alleles.
Performing common experimental and lab management tasks that advance the overall mission of the lab.

Work Environment and Frequency:

Nearly Continuously: Lab environment.

Often: Working with animals, biological and chemical hazards, laboratory equipment.

Physical Requirements and Frequency:

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion, 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 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.

Preferences:

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with some or all of the following techniques: mouse colony management, immunohistochemistry, mammalian tissue culture, western blotting, molecular biology and PCR, and microscopy. Candidates should be detail-oriented, capable of working independently and in small groups, and possess excellent organization, analytical, and communication skills.

Candidates seeking additional lab experience before applying to graduate or medical school are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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