Ophthalmology Research Aide (Entry-Level, On-Call)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah’s Steele Center for Translational Medicine seeks a part-time Lab Aide to support ophthalmology research. The role involves handling specimens, maintaining records, and assisting with lab operations under supervision.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, capable of following written and verbal instructions, and able to learn laboratory procedures and safety protocols. Previous lab experience is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• File and maintain research records and logs of research data.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment usage and maintenance.
• Bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention.
• Knowledge of ocular structure and pathology, specifically AMD and glaucoma.
• Collect human donor eyes and related tissue and blood specimens and process them according to research protocol.
• Maintain the physical environment of the lab.

Job description

University of Utah’s Steele Center for Translational Medicine seeks a part-time Lab Aide to support ophthalmology research. The role involves handling specimens, maintaining records, and assisting with lab operations under supervision.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, capable of following written and verbal instructions, and able to learn laboratory procedures and safety protocols. Previous lab experience is beneficial but not required.