Research Technician II - Pathology; Hale Lab Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Research/Development

Research Technician II - Pathology (Hale Lab)

Job Summary

Research Technician II | Job Code S56442 | GradeS
14

The Scott Hale Lab in the Department of Pathology seeks aresearch technician to perform technical procedures in animmunology research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analyticalprinciples.

The employee will record observations and measurements, and report results. May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining clean rooms and equipment. May assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment.

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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 dutiesto manage research mouse colony, and collect animal tissues andspecimens for laboratory analysis.

Performs laboratory duties to clean and maintain equipment and ensures a safe work environment by monitoring and practicing safelaboratory 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 isair 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.

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 joblevels:

Research Technician, II:

Preferences

The candidate should be able to learn and apply laboratory techniques and skills, and will perform experiments under the supervision and training of senior lab personnel.
Experience and/or understanding of flow cytometry, RNA and DNAisolation/preparation, sequencing, PCR, and other cellular and molecular biology techniques is strongly preferred.
The candidate should be able to generate accurate and detailedresearch reports and laboratory records. Strong computer skills andthe ability to learn and operate laboratory equipment is important to success in this position.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to work with others, and a strong work ethic/enthusiasm for conducting research is highly preferred.

Requisition Number: PRN
45467B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule

Summary:

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

This is an onsite position at the Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building (map).

Department: 00247 - Pathology

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 10.92 - 21.81

Close Date: 09/25/2026