Laboratory Research Assistant

4 weeks ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States University of Utah Full time
Job Summary

Roy Labin the Department of Pathology has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Research Assistant in the area of microbiology and immunology.

This position involves performing technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. The successful candidate will be responsible for recording observations and measurements, reporting results, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field, and possess 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
  • Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
  • Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
  • Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
  • Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
  • Supervises the care of research animals; performs minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Orders supplies and experimental materials needed to conduct research.

Work Environment:

The Laboratory Research Assistant will work in a laboratory environment, with exposure to animals. The position requires nearly continuous hearing, listening, and talking, as well as often repetitive hand motion, walking, standing, and sitting.

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 required.
  • 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.

Preferences:

  • Prior lab experience and animal handling preferred.

Additional Information:

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly 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.

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