Job Information
University of Utah Lab Technician in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/08/2024
Requisition Number PRN39513B
Job Title Lab Technician
Working Title Lab Technician
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
Regular work hours (on-site) with rare evening or weekend work if required by the experimental set-up.
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
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Jumpstart Your Lab Career: Dynamic Lab Technician Role in Immunology Available
The Haecker lab in the Division of Microbiology & Immunology is looking for a Research Technician to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative lab environment while exploring cutting-edge research related to autoimmunity and inflammation.
Using various molecular, biochemical, and cell-based techniques, you’ll explore how genetic mutations impact inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. This role is perfect for those aiming to advance towards a PhD or MD career.
As a key member of our team, you’ll:
Support Research Projects: Help with data collection and analysis for ongoing studies.
Help to manage Mouse Colony : Assist with the assessment and maintenance of the mouse colony, and perform minor animal surgeries.
Assist with Lab Operations: Handle everyday lab tasks, including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
Drive your own research project : Get interested in a particular project, develop your own ideas and design and execute experiments to explore the unknown.
Why join us?
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, team-oriented lab that values innovation and teamwork.
Hands-On Learning : Gain valuable experience by learning fundamental technologies that will help you in any lab or industry.
Cutting-Edge Research: Engage in important studies to understand how the innate immune system interacts with pathogens, how genetic mutations contribute to diseases and how we can use that information to develop novel therapeutic strategies.
Career Growth: Perfect for those looking to gain experience towards a future PhD or MD career.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong interest in Immunology and Molecular Biology.
Experience with mice, flow cytometry, and molecular biology is a plus, but not a must.
Enthusiasm and a passion for learning and research.
For more about who we are and what we do, please check our website athttps://www.haeckerlab.org/
How to Apply:
Ready to join us? Please send your
CV
Cover letter with your research interests and career goals
Contact info for three references
to Dr. Hans Haecker, Professor at the Microbiology & Immunology Division of the Pathology Department, University of Utah, using the following link:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/169235
Responsibilities
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: Exposure to animals and chemical and biological hazardous agents.
Seldom: Exposure to radiation.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (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
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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