Nematode Research Lab Technician (CRISPR/ATAC-seq)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a technician for work in the Werner lab focusing on nematode culture maintenance, with preferred experience in micro-injection, CRISPR, and related molecular techniques. Knowledge of chromatin immunoprecipitation and ATAC-seq is advantageous, as is a background in molecular biology and epigenetics.

The department posts a pay range and considers hiring at Laborator y Technician I–III levels based on need and budget; position is full-time and located on campus with a

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Department may hire at Laboratory Technician I, II or III levels based on experience and budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under supervision of a laboratory services manager, physician, nurse, or scientist.
• Follow SOPs and GLPs.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
• May be responsible for calibration of instruments.
• Senior-level support role.
• Completes assignments with little supervision.
• May assist less-experienced team members.

Skills

Nematode handling

Micro-injection

CRISPR

Chromatin immunoprecipitation

ATAC-seq

Molecular biology

Epigenetics knowledge

Job description

University of Utah is seeking a technician for work in the Werner lab focusing on nematode culture maintenance, with preferred experience in micro-injection, CRISPR, and related molecular techniques. Knowledge of chromatin immunoprecipitation and ATAC-seq is advantageous, as is a background in molecular biology and epigenetics.

The department posts a pay range and considers hiring at Laborator y Technician I–III levels based on need and budget; position is full-time and located on campus with a