Biospecimen Lab Technician Remote Clinic

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Job Summary

Laboratory Technicians

Performs technical procedures in the HCI Biorepository research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Responsible for maintaining work areas and equipment. Will assist with receipt and processing of biological materials, and database management for inventory and search of biospecimens. Will assist in collecting biospecimens from remote clinics, with any personal transport costs reimbursed.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research processes.
• Receiving and processing patient biospecimens, labelling samples, and appropriate database entry and storage of samples.
• Work schedule that will allow for after-hours (after 5pm) collection of samples at HCI .
• Assist in collecting samples from remote clinics and transporting back to HCI . Any personal costs will be reimbursed.
• Assists in maintaining the physical environment of the lab.

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:

Laboratory Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or equivalency; knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in human relations and effective communication skills.
• OSHA , HIPAA , and Biosafety training will be required after hiring.

Special Instructions Summary

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  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

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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, 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

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