Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Job Summary

Provide experimental support for various projects to characterize and determine the structures of proteins involved in HIV infection, viral-host interactions and insulin receptor function as part of the Chris Hill Laboratory at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Utah. Techniques and methods include molecular biology and protein biochemistry. Experiments are expected to be performed under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Training will be provided as
necessary.

Responsibilities
Primary experimental responsibilities potentially include:
(1) cloning, plasmid vector construction and production,
(2) propagation of bacterial, insect cell, or mammalian cell cultures for large-scale recombinant protein expression,
(3) protein purification - affinity-tag,
ion exchange, size exclusion chromatography and SDS-PAGE and
(4) biochemical characterization of protein reagents and complexes.

Shared responsibilities include general laboratory support (housekeeping, maintenance of supplies and equipment, laboratory waste management, etc.). Additional responsibilities related to specific projects may be assigned by the PI, as needed.

Communication: As this is a teamwork-oriented position, responsibilities include keeping consistent and open communication with other laboratory personnel, providing regular and detailed updates (during group meetings or as needed) on the status and progress
of experiments, and maintaining an up-to-date and detailed laboratory notebook.

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
Applicants with demonstrated proficiency and/or laboratory experience in protein purification methods in biomedical laboratory settings will be preferred.

Please highlight any previous experience working in sterile laboratory settings, with high-precision measurements, or supporting protein expression and characterization.
Salary commensurate with experience.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40105B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01502 - Department of Biochemistry
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $16.50 - $21.00 (depending on experience)
Close Date: 4/1/2025
Open Until Filled:

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