Research Technicians

UTN; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 15.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Utah is seeking a Research Technician II to join the Grunwald Lab. The role involves breeding zebrafish, handling eggs and embryos, working with microscopy, performing micro-injections, and conducting DNA analyses within a supportive team.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain precise records are essential. Entry-level candidates will have opportunities to learn and grow, with mentorship and hands-on training in genetics and molecular biology.

Formación

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Experience with basic genetics or DNA analyses is preferred.
• Comfort with non-invasive animal procedures and detailed record-keeping.

Responsabilidades

• Breed adult zebrafish and collect/handle eggs and embryos.
• Perform microscopy and micro-injection of zebrafish eggs.
• Conduct routine DNA analyses and basic molecular biology tasks.
• Maintain detailed logs of all experiments and activities.
• Assist the research team with experiments and pursue increasing independence.

Conocimientos

Zebrafish handling

Microscopy

Microinjection

DNA analysis

Molecular biology

Data recording

Independent work

Communication

Educación

Higher education coursework

Equivalency: 1 year education = 1 year related work

Herramientas

Laboratory equipment

Descripción del empleo

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

Job Summary

Research Technicians
Grunwald Lab uses genetic techniques to study growth of embryos and model human diseases.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Research Technician, II

Looking for bright person capable of working independently to join our exciting laboratory research program working to develop zebrafish models of diseases. Requires high degree of attentiveness to details, dexterity, and care.

Work involves: breeding of adult zebrafish, collection and manipulation of fish eggs/embryos, work with microscopy, micro-injection of zebrafish eggs, DNA analyses, routine molecular biology procedures and solution preparation. Must be comfortable performing non-invasive procedures with animals. Must maintain detailed logs of experiments. Experience in some of these areas is preferred. Rudimentary understanding of genetics or DNA analyses preferred.

Perform various support tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of experiments with opportunity to grow in independence and responsibility. Communication skills are important. Entry-level support role with opportunities to learn and grow.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S56442

Grade: S14

Expected Pay Range: $10.92 to $25.06

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Research Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Additional Information

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