Lab Technician
- Employer
- University of Utah
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 14, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Part Time
Lab Technician
Job Summary
The lab assistant will assist in scientific and managerial aspects of a research lab that studies muscle development, regeneration, disease, and evolution. Duties will largely relate to genotyping and management of a mouse colony. Lab assistant will be trained in molecular biology techniques (PCR) and mouse genetics.
Responsibilities
1. Set up, run, and interpret PCR genotyping assays.
2. Maintain primer and other molecular biology stocks
3. Help with management of mouse colony.
Lab assistant will work as a team member and be supervised by senior members of the lab and lab head, Gabrielle Kardon. Work requires attention to detail and meticulous book-keeping and a firm commitment of 10-15 hours/week.
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 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: PRN15526N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00246 - Human Genetics
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63
Close Date: 2/28/2025
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/177464
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