Lab Specialist

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefited staff

Job summary

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a researcher to perform advanced laboratory techniques and procedures in a research setting, with potential veterinary technical support for animal model studies.

You will assist the Principal Investigator in designing and implementing new protocols, review scientific literature, perform statistical calculations, analyze data and prepare reports summarizing results; you may supervise staff and help prepare budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biology, chemistry or related science.
• Ability to perform advanced scientific techniques and procedures.
• Ability to make statistical calculations, analyze results and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or directs standard and complex lab tests and experiments and/or surgical procedures for studies.
• Assists the Principal Investigator in designing and implementing new protocols and modifying techniques.
• Reviews scientific journals, abstracts and literature for information on experimental procedures.
• Makes advanced statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• Operates complex and highly specialized laboratory and surgical instruments and instructs others in their use.
• Maintains a log of supplies used in procedures.
• May supervise, train and review the work of laboratory personnel.
• May prepare equipment and rooms for studies.
• May assist with preparing budgets.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Performs advanced laboratory techniques and procedures in a research laboratory. May provide veterinary technical support for animal model studies.

Responsibilities

1. Performs and/or directs the performance of standard and complex lab tests and experiments and/or surgical procedures for studies.
2. Assists the Principal Investigator in the design, implementation and performance of new protocols and procedures as well as the modification of existing techniques.
3. Reviews scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information concerning experimental procedures.
4. Makes advanced statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing research results.
5. Operates complex and highly specialized laboratory and surgical instruments and equipment. Instructs others in their use.
6. Maintains a log of supplies used in procedures.
7. May supervise, train and review the work of laboratory personnel.
8. May prepare equipment and rooms for studies.
9. May assist with preparing budgets.

Work Environment

Nearly continuously: office environment.

Often: infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Seldom: exposure to animals.

Physical Requirements

Nearly continuously: hearing, listening, talking.

Often: repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: bending, reaching overhead.

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.

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 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.

Commitment to Diversity

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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As per University of Utah policy 5‑108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the university who is still serving a 12‑month probationary period will not be hired into another university job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.