University of Utah Health Research · 1 month ago
Research Technicians
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$10.92/hr - $25.06/hr
1+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking a research technician to study gene expression and differentiation in coccidian parasites. The successful candidate will play a critical role in launching new investigations and will be involved in various laboratory operations and experimentation tasks.
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
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
Prior laboratory research experience, particularly in aseptic technique/mammalian cell culture
Competency with computational data analysis will be considered favorably
Benefits
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).
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
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