Lab Technician

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

9h

About The Position

Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Responsibilities Supporting research on biological materials and computational processing Maintaining and managing instrumentation and day-to-day lab operations Developing and improving training materials and lab procedures Training researchers in instrumentation and/or technical procedure Stocking lab with materials and tracking orders Organization of wet-lab and maintenance Report and present research findings and developments including status and results clearly and efficiently both internally and externally, verbally and in writing. Suggest and engage in team collaborations to meet ambitious research goals. Work with external collaborators and maintain relationships with relevant research labs and key individuals as appropriate.

Requirements

• 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.
• Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required
• demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
• OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Supporting research on biological materials and computational processing
• Maintaining and managing instrumentation and day-to-day lab operations
• Developing and improving training materials and lab procedures
• Training researchers in instrumentation and/or technical procedure
• Stocking lab with materials and tracking orders
• Organization of wet-lab and maintenance
• Report and present research findings and developments including status and results clearly and efficiently both internally and externally, verbally and in writing.
• Suggest and engage in team collaborations to meet ambitious research goals.
• Work with external collaborators and maintain relationships with relevant research labs and key individuals as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees