Lab Technician-Brown Lab

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a Research Technician to support projects related to fungal pathogenesis and biology. Using molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches, you will assist in experiments and analyses, and help maintain a clean, organized lab environment.

Responsibilities include performing genetic manipulation of fungal, PCR and DNA extraction, whole genome sequencing sample preparation and analysis, fungal culturing, cell imaging, and pathogenesis experiments in tissue culture and

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support projects on fungal biology and pathogenesis by performing genetic manipulation of fungal, PCR and DNA extraction, whole genome sequencing sample preparation and analysis, fungal culturing experiments, cell imaging, and pathogenesis experiments in tissue culture and animal models.
• Maintain an up-to-date lab notebook, participate in lab meetings, and present and discuss findings under guidance of mentors.

Skills

PCR

DNA analysis

Fungal culture

Genetic manipulation

Lab notebook

Job description

Lab Technician-Brown Lab

Job Summary

The Brown lab at the University of Utah seeks a research technicianto support projects related to fungal pathogenesis and biology. Weusing molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to study thebiology of pathogenic fungi. We are looking for a researchtechnician to support projects in the lab in this generalarea.

Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses. Prepare andweigh samples for testing and analysis. Conduct tests, assays, andother protocols under the direction of a laboratory servicesmanager, physician, nurse, or scientist. Follow Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Ensure alllaboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and inproper working order. May be responsible for calibration ofinstruments. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks undermoderate supervision.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

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Responsibilities

Specific duties: Support projects on fungalbiology and pathogenesis by performing genetic manipulation offungal, PCR and DNA extraction, whole genome sequencing samplepreparation and analysis, fungal culturing experiments, cellimaging, and pathogenesis experiments in tissue culture and animalmodels. Employee is expected to maintain an up-to-date labnotebook, participate in lab meetings, and present and discussfindings under guidance of mentors.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

• Laboratory Technician, I: Requires little to norelated experience.
• Laboratory Technician, II: Requires at least 1year of related experience.

Preferences

• Recent college graduate planning to apply to PhD programs
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (PCR, DNAanalysis, etc.), fungal culture and genetic manipulation
• Experience with systems models of pathogenesis
• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Requisition Number: PRN45860B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: TBD

Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $18 - 20

Close Date: 09/25/2026