Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Job Summary

The Snyder lab at the HCI is looking for a Lab Technician (research scientist) to provide experimental and organizational support for the lab's research on lung and pancreatic cancer. The lab (https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/labs/snyder/) uses genetically engineered mouse models, in combination with orthogonal in vitro techniques, to investigate regulators of cancer cell identity and therapeutic response.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

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Responsibilities
The candidate's responsibilities will include performing experiments under the guidance of senior lab members. Specific responsibilities include:1) Performing a wide variety of experiments under the supervision of the principal investigator and senior lab members. This will include working on specific project(s) as well as performing common techniques for multiple projects. Ability to accurately record data in a lab notebook and perform basic levels of analysis is essential.2) Mouse colony management. This will include breeding and genotyping mice harboring a complex mix of genetically engineered alleles, as well as administration of therapeutic agents for pre-clinical in vivo studies.3) Performing common experimental and lab management tasks that advance the overall mission of the lab.This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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: Lab environment.Often: Working with animals, biological and chemical hazards, laboratory equipment.

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 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
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with some or all of the following techniques: mouse colony management, immunohistochemistry, mammalian tissue culture, western blotting, molecular biology and PCR, and microscopy. Candidates should be detail-oriented, capable of working independently and in small groups, and possess excellent organization, analytical, and communication skills. Potential exists for performing independent research and training new lab members.

Candidates seeking additional lab experience before applying to graduate or medical school are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit CV, cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the lab, and contact information for at least one reference.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN38073B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01681 - HCI ERIC SNYDER LAB
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:

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