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University of Utah Hiring for Lab Technician-Jorgensen Lab at Salt Lake City, Utah Full Time
Details
Open Date 08/14/2023
Requisition Number PRN36042B
Job Title Lab Technician
Working Title Lab Technician-Jorgensen Lab
Job Grade C
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
TBD
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00116 – School of Biological Sciences
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15-17/hour
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
In this position, you will be working as a Lab Technician in the Biology Department for the Jorgensen Lab, primarily with the model organism C. elegans . Tasks will include performing technical laboratory and research procedures with minimal supervision by senior lab personnel.
Responsibilities
– Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
– Performs freezing, thawing, maintaining and constructing of C. elegans strains.
– Responds to C. elegans strain requests from other laboratories and prepares strains for shipping.
– Cloning of new plasmids as requested by senior personnel.
– Performs crosses to develop new strains of C. elegans .
– Generates new C. elegans alleles by micro-injection.
– Performs plasmid DNA purification and transformation.
– Performs other physical, chemical or biological tests according to established procedures as required.
– Makes agar plates needed for the maintenance of C. elegans strains.
– Assists with inventory, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies and equipment.
Applicant must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential function of the job as outlined in the position description.
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
Preference given to experience working with C. elegans .
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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