Research Lab Technician - Nephrology & Data Analysis

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

URS retirement plan

Reasonable accommodations

Job summary

University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Lab Technician to perform technical procedures in a research laboratory under supervision, applying standard scientific principles.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related fields, strong knowledge of lab techniques and equipment, plus ability to analyze data and prepare reports. FLSA Nonexempt; 40 hours/week, day shift, on-campus location in Nephrology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.
• Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances.
• Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment and able to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding procedures and recommended modifications.
• Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
• Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
• Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information for research.
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports.
• May supervise care of research animals and collect tissues for analysis.
• Orders supplies and experimental materials for research.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Statistical calculations

Laboratory equipment use

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry or related field

Job description

University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Lab Technician to perform technical procedures in a research laboratory under supervision, applying standard scientific principles.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related fields, strong knowledge of lab techniques and equipment, plus ability to analyze data and prepare reports. FLSA Nonexempt; 40 hours/week, day shift, on-campus location in Nephrology.