Lab Technician-Brown Lab

Lab Technician-Brown Lab Job Summary

The Brown lab at the University of Utah seeks a research technician to support projects related to fungal pathogenesis and biology. Weusing molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to study the biology of pathogenic fungi. We are looking for a research technician to support projects in the lab in this general area.

Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses. Prepare andweigh samples for testing and analysis. Conduct tests, assays, andother protocols under the direction of a laboratory servicesmanager, physician, nurse, or scientist. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and inproper working order. May be responsible for calibration of instruments. Mid-level support role.

Completes routine tasks undermoderate supervision.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

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Specific duties:
Support projects on fungal biology and pathogenesis by performing genetic manipulation offungal, PCR and DNA extraction, whole genome sequencing sample preparation and analysis, fungal culturing experiments, cell imaging, and pathogenesis experiments in tissue culture and animal models. Employee is expected to maintain an up-to-date labnotebook, participate in lab meetings, and present and discuss findings under guidance of mentors.

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 joblevels:

• Laboratory Technician, I:
  Requires little to norelated experience.
• Laboratory Technician, II:
  Requires at least 1year of related experience.

• Recent college graduate planning to apply to PhD programs
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (PCR, DNA analysis, etc.), fungal culture and genetic manipulation
• Experience with systems models of pathogenesis
• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Requisition Number: PRN
45860B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule

Summary:

TBD

Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $18 - 20

Close Date: 09/25/2026