Lab Specialist

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

The Division of Hematology Biorepository seeks a Laboratory Specialist to conduct translational science protocols in the field of leukemia. This position will design, conduct, and analyze experiments on leukemia cell lines and patient samples, with emphasis on various flow cytometry protocols (spectral, imaging, traditional; immunophenotyping, apoptosis, and flow- FISH) and plate-based inhibitor screening. Much of this work is conducted with samples collected from patients with leukemia, and extreme attention to detail is required when working with these precious samples. Current projects include imaging cytometry to determine the molecular mechanism of action of an inhibitor in clinical trials for patients with myelofibrosis and the screening of mutations observed in patients to determine their effect on telomere length with flow- FISH. Other responsibilities include processing samples from clinical trial patients, which may include same-day assays or special storage protocols. The laboratory is in the Huntsman Cancer Institute Research North building at 2000 Circle of Hope. The position will be 100% on-site, with no remote work. Pay is at least $24.00/hour (~$50,000/year).

Minimum Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in biology or closely related field
Two years of full-time post-baccalaureate laboratory experience
Proven communication skills and attention to detail

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: Office environment.

Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Seldom: 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.

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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.

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