Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Job Summary

Jumpstart Your Lab Career: Dynamic Lab Technician Role in Immunology Available
The Haecker lab in the Division of Microbiology & Immunology is looking for a Research Technician to join our team. This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative lab environment while exploring cutting-edge research related to autoimmunity and inflammation.
Using various molecular, biochemical, and cell-based techniques, you'll explore how genetic mutations impact inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. This role is perfect for those aiming to advance towards a PhD or MD career.

As a key member of our team, you'll:

• Support Research Projects: Help with data collection and analysis for ongoing studies.
• Help to manage Mouse Colony: Assist with the assessment and maintenance of the mouse colony, and perform minor animal surgeries.
• Assist with Lab Operations: Handle everyday lab tasks, including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
• Drive your own research project: Get interested in a particular project, develop your own ideas and design and execute experiments to explore the unknown.

Why join us?

• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, team-oriented lab that values innovation and teamwork.
• Hands-On Learning: Gain valuable experience by learning fundamental technologies that will help you in any lab or industry.
• Cutting-Edge Research: Engage in important studies to understand how the innate immune system interacts with pathogens, how genetic mutations contribute to diseases and how we can use that information to develop novel therapeutic strategies.
• Career Growth: Perfect for those looking to gain experience towards a future PhD or MD career.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong interest in Immunology and Molecular Biology.
• Experience with mice, flow cytometry, and molecular biology is a plus, but not a must.
• Enthusiasm and a passion for learning and research.

For more about who we are and what we do, please check our website at https://www.haeckerlab.org/

How to Apply:
Ready to join us? Please send your

• CV
  
• Cover letter with your research interests and career goals
  
• Contact info for three references
  to Dr. Hans Haecker, Professor at the Microbiology & Immunology Division of the Pathology Department, University of Utah, using the following link:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/169235
  
  Responsibilities
  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: Laboratory environment.
  Often: Exposure to animals and chemical and biological hazardous agents.
  Seldom: Exposure to radiation.
  Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
  Often: Repetitive hand motion (pipetting), walking, standing, sitting.
  Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
  
  Minimum 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, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. 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
  
  
  Special Instructions
  
  
  Requisition Number: PRN39513B
  Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
  Work Schedule Summary: Regular work hours (on-site) with rare evening or weekend work if required by the experimental set-up.
  Department: 00247 - Pathology
  Location: Campus
  Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.29
  Close Date:
  Open Until Filled: Yes
  
  To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/169427
  
  
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