Lab Aide

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Performs laboratory techniques and experiments under the supervision of the principal investigator. Prepares cell lysates from yeast or mammalian cultures, performs molecular biology techniques, prepares growth media and maintains stock of lab consumables.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

• Prepares yeast or mammalian cell lysates and growth media. (35%)
• Assists the Principal Investigator in nucleic acid or protein isolation and purification (10%)
• Performs molecular and cell biology techniques: PCR , immunofluorescence and immunoblotting
• Maintains laboratory stocks of sterile microfuge tubes, culture tubes, tips and replica-plating cloth (35%)
• Maintains accurate and detailed experimental records (10%)

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.

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Often:
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 ).

Seldom:
Exposure to animals.

Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

This is an entry level position and on the job training is provided. The ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; the ability to keep accurate records; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.

A general knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology; the ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment; and a knowledge of appropriate specimen handling techniques preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• Bachelor’s degree with Biology, Biochemistry or other equivalent scientific discipline as the major.
• Previous laboratory experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated team orientation, strong organizational skills and effective communication skills.
• Highly motivated toward discovery and application of findings to human health.
• Good working knowledge of lab procedures and the basic concepts in Biology and Chemistry.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Our laboratory is grounded on the principle of hard work and innovative discoveries. The successful candidate will share these values.
• Highly motivated, intrinsically curious and willing to learn, detail oriented, reliable and flexible with time.
• Students with Bachelor degree (majoring in Biology or related areas) and seeking lab experience to pursue…