PS Lab Technician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Eye Bank Lab Technician to support vital lab functions. This role involves performing essential laboratory duties, including tissue evaluation and distribution, while ensuring compliance with safety and health standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in laboratory techniques and effective communication skills, contributing to the success of the Utah Lions Eye Bank. Join a team dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality for all, and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Retirement plan participation

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent work experience required.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and ability to analyze statistical data.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and assessments on tissue requests for accuracy.
• Coordinate tissue distribution and prepare information packages for surgeons.

Skills

Complex laboratory techniques

Effective communication skills

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Related work experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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

Job Summary

The Eye Bank Lab Technician participates in upholding core lab functions of the Utah Lions Eye Bank (ULEB) including laboratory maintenance, tissue evaluation, and tissue distribution. The Eye Bank Lab Technician is required to be trained and capable of performing essential laboratory duties.

Responsibilities

• Performing slit lamp biomicroscopy and specular microscope evaluation on tissue.
• Reviewing all tissue requests submitted into the ULEB database for accuracy and completeness; process daily by assessing appropriateness of match between donor and recipient.
• Evaluating, assessing, and prioritizing all tissue requests with available tissue and allocating appropriate tissue with request.
• Coordinating and communicating all distribution and allocation requests with the Laboratory Supervisor to assure accuracy of tissue distribution along with packaging and shipping.
• Preparing tissue information package for surgeons and assure that package accompanies all tissue distributed by the ULEB.
• Assisting in tissue processing by circulating and performing ancillary processing activities.
• Performing daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning.
• Possessing the ability to take tissue allocation on call as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

• 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 and Level of Frequency that may be required:

• Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience) required; knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials, and substances. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.

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

Preferences

Experience as CNA, ophthalmic technician, OR technician preferred. Education background in life sciences preferred.

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.

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate your knowledge and/or level of experience in complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances:
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Moderate
  • Extensive
• * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (1 year related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: [phone] By Email: [e-mail]