Open Date: 10/22/2024
Requisition Number: PRN40164B
Job Title: Lab Technician
Working Title: Lab Technician - Pathology
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: 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (with one-hour unpaid lunch). Required on-site.
Referencing a 40-hour work week, approximately 30 hours will be dedicated to cell culture/ CAR T cell generation and Data Entry. The remainder 10 hours will be dedicated to laboratory maintenance, DNA isolation, PCR analysis and Data Entry and helping with ongoing experiments when necessary.
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00247 - Pathology
Location: Campus
City: 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, ranked among the top 30 public research universities in the nation, located in the foothills overlooking Salt Lake City.
The focus of the available project within the broader research program 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 and human CAR T cell generation, flow cytometry, western and IP western blots, use of next-generation single cell RNA sequencing, omics analysis including phosphoproteomics and metabolomics.
A minor component of this position will also include maintenance, breeding, and genotyping a number of genetically modified mouse strains. The ideal applicant should be self-motivated and have good record keeping and time management skills.
Excellent training opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in science, including graduate and medical school.
For more information regarding the job posting you may contact Dr. Bettini at matt.bettini@path.utah.edu, or visit https://www.bettini-lab.org.
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.
This is an NIH-funded position. Our laboratory uses state-of-the-art approaches to interrogate how CAR ITAM sequences dictate function.
This position will give you the unique chance to actively drive research projects taking a systems biology approach for understanding CAR T cell function.
The successful candidate will be involved in the development of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Projects will involve collaborations with colleagues at the University of Utah as well as those at 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 Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Laboratory environment.
Often: Data entry of results from genetic testing, laboratory upkeep, ordering of supplies.
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 and pipetting), 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
- 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 and omics analysis 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.
- Previous mouse handling.
Type: Benefited Staff
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 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.
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.
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