Research Technicians

Department: 00247 - Pathology Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research. Performs laboratory tests and conducts experiments and procedures either independently or in a team setting with other researchers in the laboratory. Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results. Must be willing to work with research mice, will perform duties to manage research mouse colony, and collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis. Performs laboratory duties to clean and maintain equipment and ensures a safe work environment by monitoring and practicing safe laboratory procedures. Monitors and assists with purchasing of laboratory supplies and materials This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Laboratory environment. Often: Exposure to animals. Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals). Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing and pipetting), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. Job Summary: Research Technician II | Job Code S56442 | Grade S14 The Scott Hale Lab in the Department of Pathology seeks a research technician to perform technical procedures in an immunology research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. The employee will record observations and measurements, and report results. May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. May assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah at benefits.utah.edu. Minimum Qualifications: EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Research Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Additional Information: 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). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race…