Special Instructions
Start date for this position is after November 1, 2024.
Announcement
Details
Open Date: 10/22/2024
Requisition Number: PRN40164B
Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Grade: C
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (with one-hour unpaid lunch). Required on-site. Approximately 30 hours will be dedicated to cell culture/CAR T cell generation and data entry. The remaining 10 hours will be dedicated to laboratory maintenance, DNA isolation, PCR analysis, and helping with ongoing experiments.
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00247 - Pathology
Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $12.02 to $21.29
Close Date: 01/22/2025
Job Summary
The Matt Bettini Lab in the Department of Pathology has an immediate opening for a Lab Technician who shares our vision for excellence in immunology research. The position will be based at the University of Utah School of Medicine.
The focus of the available project is to study the role of ITAM number and sequence in Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell function. The Lab Technician will have an opportunity to train in cutting-edge technologies and the use of humanized mouse models.
The Lab Technician will contribute to projects understanding the transcriptional regulation and CAR signaling signatures of human CAR T cells in various tumor antigen models. A preferred applicant will be familiar with one or more of the following techniques: NRG/NSG mouse models, human CAR T cell generation, flow cytometry, western and IP western blots, next-generation single cell RNA sequencing, and omics analysis.
A minor component of this position will include maintenance, breeding, and genotyping of genetically modified mouse strains. The ideal applicant should be self-motivated with good record-keeping and time management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding 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 for 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.
This is an NIH-funded position. The successful candidate will be involved in the development of experimental design, data collection, and analysis, and will collaborate with colleagues at the University of Utah and other institutions.
The candidate will be expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate students assisting with the research.
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 Physical Requirements
Environment:
Nearly Continuously: Laboratory environment.
Often: Data entry of results from genetic testing, laboratory upkeep, ordering of supplies.
Often: Exposure to animals.
Physical Requirements:
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion, walking, standing, sitting.
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.
Preferences
- Applicants with expertise in CAR T cell immunology including the use of NSG/NRG mice, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, cell culture, and next-generation sequencing are preferred.
- The ideal candidate has strong writing and organizational skills and enjoys working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team.
- Familiarity with molecular techniques such as PCR, flow cytometry, cell culture, and general immunology.
Special Instructions Summary
Start date for this position is after November 1, 2024.
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. 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 and does not discriminate based on 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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