Open Date: 10/29/2024
Requisition Number: PRN40224B
Job Title: Lab Specialist
Working Title: Lab Specialist - Pathology
Job Grade: D
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Standard 8am – 5pm, some evenings/weekends.
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: 15.19 to 26.73
Close Date: 01/30/2025
Job Summary:
The Fairfax Lab in the Division of Microbiology & Immunology is seeking a team-oriented Research Technician (Lab Specialist) with interest in Immunology, Molecular Biology, and mouse models related to infectious disease and vaccination. Our laboratory offers a strong collaborative environment where you will conduct clinically-relevant research using a variety of molecular, biochemical, and cell-based technologies to understand how the immune system recognizes and responds to pathogens, how infection alters the host response to diet-induced metabolic disease, how maternal infections and immunizations alter offspring immune development, and how obtained information can be used to develop novel therapeutic strategies.
Interested candidates will assist the PI by supporting efficient laboratory operations, such as providing technical support for ongoing laboratory projects, including data collection and analysis, maintaining the mouse colony, performing minor animal surgery, and assisting with general lab duties such as purchasing and equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs and directs specialized and complex lab tests and experiments.
- Assists the Principal Investigator in the design, implementation and performance of new protocols and procedures as well as the modification of existing techniques.
- Analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing research results.
- Operates complex and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment. Instructs others in their use.
- Maintains a log of supplies used in procedures.
- May supervise, train and review the work of laboratory personnel.
- May coauthor research papers and publications.
- Supervises and manages the care of research animals; performs minor animal surgery or collects animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or other scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years full-time laboratory experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Working knowledge of advanced scientific techniques and procedures as well as the ability to make statistical calculations, analyze results, prepare reports and perform specialized tests also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences:
Previous experience with mice, flow cytometry, molecular biology, and maintaining lab operations is a plus. Candidates with interest in a long-term position are particularly encouraged to apply.
Type: Benefited Staff
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. 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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