University of Utah ยท 1 month ago
Research Technicians
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$10.92/hr - $25.06/hr
1+ years expThe University of Utah's Licon Laboratory is seeking a research technician to study gene expression and differentiation in coccidian parasites. This role involves managing mammalian cell cultures, supporting laboratory operations, and contributing to molecular-genetic studies on Toxoplasma differentiation and gene regulation.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Perform aseptic cell culture techniques to manage common-use mammalian host cell stocks; includes media preparation, passaging, and cryopreservation/thawing
Maintain detailed and accurate records of the laboratory's host cell line inventory
Contribute to the documentation and optimization of cell culture protocols
Order and manage common research supplies (i.e. gloves, gasses, plastics)
Ensure the proper functioning of large laboratory equipment, including widefield epifluorescence and inverted routine microscopes, centrifuges, tissue culture incubators, cryogenic storage tanks, and freezers
Aid PI in onboarding new trainees/employees
Oversee general housekeeping and lab upkeep, including management of hazardous waste removal
Develop, implement, and enforce safe laboratory procedures
Aid in ongoing molecular-genetic studies on Toxoplasma differentiation and gene regulation, primarily through genetic manipulation, culture, characterization, and documentation of parasite strains
Accurately record experimental protocols and data in laboratory notebooks and electronic databases
Assist with basic data organization and analysis
Prepare presentation slides and present data in group meetings
Qualification
Required
At least 1 year of related experience
Basic conceptual understanding of applicable science
Experience with aseptic cell culture techniques
Ability to manage common-use mammalian host cell stocks
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of laboratory's host cell line inventory
Ability to contribute to documentation and optimization of cell culture protocols
Ability to order and manage common research supplies
Ability to ensure proper functioning of large laboratory equipment
Ability to aid PI in onboarding new trainees/employees
Ability to oversee general housekeeping and lab upkeep
Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safe laboratory procedures
Ability to aid in ongoing molecular-genetic studies
Ability to accurately record experimental protocols and data
Ability to assist with basic data organization and analysis
Ability to prepare presentation slides and present data in group meetings
Preferred
Prior laboratory research experience, particularly in aseptic technique/mammalian cell culture
Competency with computational data analysis
Company
University of Utah
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