Biospecimen Lab Technician: After-Hours Remote Clinic

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Laboratorial Technicians perform technical procedures in the HCI Biorepository lab under minimal supervision, applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. They maintain work areas and equipment and assist with receipt and processing of biospecimens, with data management for inventory and search of biospecimens.

They may assist in collecting biospecimens from remote clinics, with any personal transport costs reimbursed, and must collaborate with senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or equivalency; knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology.
• Strong communication skills.
• OSHA, HIPAA, and Biosafety training required after hiring.
• Laboratory Technician III requires 3+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding procedures and techniques to be followed in research processes.
• Receiving and processing patient biospecimens, labeling samples, and database entry and storage of samples.
• After-hours collection of samples at HCI as needed.
• Assist in collecting samples from remote clinics and transporting back to HCI.
• Maintains the physical environment of the lab.

Skills

Communication skills

Human relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or equivalency

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Laboratory Technicians

Performs technical procedures in the HCI Biorepository research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Responsible for maintaining work areas and equipment. Will assist with receipt and processing of biological materials, and database management for inventory and search of biospecimens. Will assist in collecting biospecimens from remote clinics, with any personal transport costs reimbursed.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research processes.
• Receiving and processing patient biospecimens, labelling samples, and appropriate database entry and storage of samples.
• Work schedule that will allow for after-hours (after 5pm) collection of samples at HCI .
• Assist in collecting samples from remote clinics and transporting back to HCI . Any personal costs will be reimbursed.
• Assists in maintaining the physical environment of the lab.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Laboratory Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or equivalency; knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in human relations and effective communication skills.
• OSHA , HIPAA , and Biosafety training will be required after hiring.

Type

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.


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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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter

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