Job Information
University of Utah Lab Technician in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/01/2024
Requisition Number PRN38107B
Job Title Lab Technician
Working Title Lab Technician
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 20
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
20 hours per week. Monday through Friday, with schedule availability between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The scheduled hours may vary depending on operational needs.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $14.42 to $21.29
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care has an immediate opening for a Lab Technician. Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Records observations and measurements and reports results. May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. May assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment. Technician time will be split between the Schober and Watt labs.
The Schober lab focuses on neurologic outcomes after traumatic injury ( TBI ) to the developing brain, using a rat pup model. The Schober lab has studied Docosahexaenoic Acid ( DHA ), a component of fish oil, and published novel findings on how inflammation in the developing rat brain responds to injury with or without treatment with DHA . Ongoing work highlights sex-dependent differences and functional aspects of the brain’s immune cells, such as the ability to make reactive oxygen species and phagocytose beads. The link to a YouTube video summarizing the lab’s work can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPDseEuLwJE&t=1716s
This part-time position qualifies for the following benefits:
U of U 401(a) employer retirement plan (immediate vesting)
Employee supplemental retirement plan
Health care plan (will pay part-time employee rate)
Flexible spending accounts
Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Group legal plan
Holiday pay (will be pro-rated based on FTE )
Information on University of Utah benefits can be viewed at:https://benefits.utah.edu/
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
General responsibilities:
Follows prescribed procedures for maintaining laboratory equipment such as molecular biology equipment, cognitive and behavior testing facilities, among others.
Prepares reagents, compounds, solutions and other media for research experimentation such as those needed for the above molecular procedures, for cell culture and for animal husbandry.
Assist with inventory, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies and equipment including frozen samples.
Maintains records of research data and may prepare charts or illustrations.
Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
May oversee the operations of student course experiments in a laboratory setting.
Specific responsibilities:
Performs euthanasia on rats as per IACUC and laboratory standards to obtain brain tissue; dissects and prepares brain tissue, blood, cerebrospinal fluid and other organs as indicated by the research protocol. May obtain blood and/or cerebrospinal fluid from anesthetized rats.
Performs routine animal husbandry (cares for rat dams and pups, observes their conditions and reports unusual developments to the principal investigator or other senior lab personnel. May administer intra-peritoneal or enteral drugs as instructed. Assists in survival surgeries.
Carries out functional testing on rats (tests of cognition and/or behavior such as Morris Water Maze, Novel Object Recognition, Dry Land Maze, etc) and assists with imaging anesthetized rats (Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerized Tomography or others)
Can assist in administering and supervising the use of inhaled anesthetics for experimental purposes.
Carries out basic bench procedures including molecular biology procedures such as real time RT PCR , western blotting, flow cytometry, etc. according to established procedures.
Prepares brain, blood and body fluid specimens according to established laboratory practices. Examples include samples for immunohistochemistry, real time RT PCR , western blotting, ELISA , flow cytometry.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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 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
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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.
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