Lab Specialist

Lab Specialist

Job Summary

Performs advanced laboratory techniques and procedures in a research laboratory. May provide veterinary technical support for animal model studies.

The University of Utah is recruiting a Flow Cytometry Technician to assist in the daily operation of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility. The Flow Cytometry Core Facility provides cell-sorting and analysis services to both internal and external investigators. The Flow Cytometry technician supports facility and staff and provides assistance in the overall work flow including calibration, operation, and maintenance of all sorters and analyzers. The Flow Cytometry Technician is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to new and existing facility users and will have the opportunity to work on several different instrumentation platforms. Current lab instrumentation includes: BD FacsAria cell sorters, Propel labs Avalon Cell sorter, Sony Cell Sorters, Cytek Spectral Aurora, Amnis Imagestream, BD Fortessa analkyzers, BD X20analyzer BD Celesta analyzer, BD Canto analyzer, Cytek DXP.

It should be noted that this position will offer professional development driven by the desires of the employee. The world of “Cytometry” is large, encompassing instrumentation advancements, and scientific disciplines ranging from cutting edge clinical research to very basic science. Furthering cytometry education in the pursuit of a SCYM (Specialist in Cytometry) certificate is a reasonable goal and provides a formal process ensuring competencies in the field.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants experience and training.
Facility website: https://flowcytometry.cores.utah.edu/

Responsibilities
1. Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed
2. Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
3. Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
4. Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
5. Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
6. May supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
7. Orders supplies and experimental materials needed to conduct research.

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: Office environment.Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).Seldom: Exposure to animals.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or other scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years full-time laboratory experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Working knowledge of advanced scientific techniques and procedures as well as the ability to make statistical calculations, analyze results, prepare reports and perform specialized tests also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Requisition Number: PRN40373B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8-5p
Department: 00943 - HSC Core Resrch Facility Oper
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 15.19 to 26.73
Close Date: 2/28/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/174175


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