University of Utah Health Research · 1 day ago
Research Technicians
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$17/hr - $20/hrUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking Research Technicians to perform technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision. The role involves conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment while adhering to safety requirements.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures
Sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigator and other senior investigators in the laboratory; may have primary responsibility for independently setting up, performing and trouble shooting less complex experiments
Observes experimental results in progress and maintains written records of activities and observations; applies past experience and precedents to identify and troubleshoot problems
Anticipates unexpected findings and assists in trouble-shoots techniques
Reconciles results that are disparate from anticipated findings; re-runs techniques as necessary
Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis
Collaborates with the Principal Investigator in investigating and developing modifications to techniques and documents all new techniques developed in the laboratory
Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods
Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing
Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation at laboratory meetings
Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc
Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by drafting portions of the text, preparing graphs, tables, and charts, etc
Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques
Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory
Assesses the need for and orders all supplies and reagents needed for experiments
Assists in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and safety records, and in the preparation of routine reagents
Monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary
Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities
Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)
Research Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience
Research Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience
Research Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience
Research Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience
Preferred
Experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds
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
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
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