Open Date: 10/30/2024
Requisition Number: PRN40222B
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: $21.00
Close Date: 01/30/2025
Job Summary:
The ADD program is a contract site funded through NINDS dedicated to testing drugs to treat epilepsy. Employees perform technical procedures in a research laboratory by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. The Lab Technician position includes calculating, formulating and administering investigational compounds, performing experiments using rodent models, recording observations, collecting samples, generating reports, and maintaining a breeding colony. This position also involves ordering supplies and equipment and maintaining a clean lab space.
Responsibilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other scientific discipline or equivalency required; with a minimum of 4 years of experience.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials, and substances.
- Experience in handling mice and rats, dosing calculations, administering drugs, collecting samples, and using laboratory equipment preferred.
- Ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required.
- Great organizational skills and effective communication skills are also required.
- OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification required.
- Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Problem Solving:
Must be adept at identifying and resolving problems that arise during experiments or tests, including troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment or unexpected results.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Infectious disease, oils, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Exposure to animals, 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; 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.
Preferences:
Benefited Staff
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 for information. 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 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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