University of Utah ยท 20 hours ago
Lab Technician
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$12.02/hr - $20/hrUniversity of Utah is seeking a Lab Technician to perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses. The role involves preparing samples, conducting tests under supervision, and maintaining laboratory equipment and cleanliness.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Performs lab research as directed by supervisors
Keeps a detailed records in lab books
Assists with stock keeping, media prep, and lab inventory
Assists with laboratory maintenance and reagent production as needed
Performs experiments in cell and molecular biology as directed by supervisor(s), including techniques in nucleic acid and protein biochemistry, gene manipulation, cell culture, Drosophila culture, DNA sequencing and DNA sequence data analysis, microscopy and image analysis
Analyzes data, presents data in lab meetings, prepares data for publication
Attends weekly lab meetings, participates in discussion
Qualification
Required
Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses
Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis
Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under the direction of a laboratory services manager, physician, nurse, or scientist
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)
Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order
May be responsible for calibration of instruments
Performs lab research as directed by supervisors
Keeps detailed records in lab books
Assists with stock keeping, media prep, and lab inventory
Assists with laboratory maintenance and reagent production as needed
Performs experiments in cell and molecular biology as directed by supervisor(s), including techniques in nucleic acid and protein biochemistry, gene manipulation, cell culture, Drosophila culture, DNA sequencing and DNA sequence data analysis, microscopy and image analysis
Analyzes data, presents data in lab meetings, prepares data for publication
Attends weekly lab meetings, participates in discussion
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
Preferred
Laboratory Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience
Laboratory Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience
Laboratory Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience
Laboratory Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
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