Research Technicians

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for the position of Research Technician II in the Hale Lab, Department of Pathology. This role involves performing technical procedures in an immunology research lab, monitoring laboratory supplies, and maintaining a safe work environment.

The candidate should ideally have strong skills in related laboratory techniques, excellent communication abilities, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Opportunities for learning and growth in laboratory research are fundamental in this role.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Confers with senior lab personnel on research procedures.
• Performs laboratory tests and experiments.
• Analyzes data and prepares research reports.
• Manages research mouse colony and collects specimens.
• Cleans equipment and ensures a safe lab environment.
• Monitors purchasing of laboratory supplies.

Skills

Flow cytometry

RNA and DNA isolation

Sequencing

PCR

Statistical analysis

Laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Research Technician II – Pathology (Hale Lab)

Job Code S56442 | Grade S14

The Scott Hale Lab in the Department of Pathology seeks a Research Technician to perform technical procedures in an immunology research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. The employee will record observations and measurements, report results, assist with cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment, and may assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials as well as ordering and stocking of materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research.
• Performs laboratory tests and conducts experiments and procedures either independently or in a team setting with other researchers in the laboratory.
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• Must be willing to work with research mice, will perform duties to manage research mouse colony, and collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Performs laboratory duties to clean and maintain equipment and ensures a safe work environment by monitoring and practicing safe laboratory procedures.
• Monitors and assists with purchasing of laboratory supplies and materials.

Minimum Qualifications

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

• The candidate should be able to learn and apply laboratory techniques and skills, and will perform experiments under the supervision and training of senior lab personnel.
• Experience and/or understanding of flow cytometry, RNA and DNA isolation/preparation, sequencing, PCR, and other cellular and molecular biology techniques is strongly preferred.
• The candidate should be able to generate accurate and detailed research reports and laboratory records. Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and operate laboratory equipment is important to success in this position.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to work with others, and a strong work ethic/enthusiasm for conducting research is highly preferred.

EEO Statement

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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.

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