Job Information
University of Utah Sr Laboratory Specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/22/2024
Requisition Number PRN38626B
Job Title Sr Laboratory Specialist
Working Title Sr Laboratory Specialist
Job Grade E
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 01562 - HCI KATHERINE VARLEY LAB
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 39300 to 69000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Varley Lab in the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute seeks a Senior Lab Specialist to contribute to their translational breast cancer research. The Varley Lab uses cutting edge genomics techniques to characterize the epigenetic defects that occur in breast cancer. We also develop novel biomarker tests and therapeutics strategies that improve patient care.
The Senior Lab Specialist will:
Manage laboratory organization which includes tracking specimens, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and documenting laboratory protocols and laboratory safety compliance.
Perform molecular biology experiments which includes nucleic acid extraction, qPCR, and next generation sequencing library construction.
Perform human cell culture experiments that involve drug treatments and lentiviral transduction.
The lab provides an energetic, fast-paced, interactive environment for scientists working toward a great cause:http://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/research/labs/varley/
Minimum qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or related field, plus 4 years of related experience
Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment
Knowledge of laboratory techniques, calculations, equipment, terminology, materials and substances
Knowledge of the molecular biology underlying PCR
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
The ability to independently gain new skills and solve problems
Effective communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English
Willingness to complete training and certification in biohazard safety
HuntsmanCancer 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. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and 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.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Lab Specialist will manage lab operations and perform experiments. This entails regular planning discussions with Dr. Varley; performing technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision; recording protocols, observations and measurements in a laboratory notebook; performing analysis of the data generated by the assays; and reporting results.
Primary responsibilities of this position include:
DNA , RNA and protein isolation from human tissue and blood plasma
Molecular biology assays including multiplexed PCR and next-generation sequencing library construction
Human tissue culture including cell lines and patient derived organoids, drug treatments, lentiviral transduction, and cell proliferation assays
General laboratory organization including specimen tracking, ordering supplies, and maintaining lab safety protocols and documentation
Maintaining cleanrooms and equipment
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: 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 ).
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus four years of related full-time laboratory experience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics or related field, plus 2 or more years of related experience
Prior experience with molecular assay development and trouble-shooting
Knowledge of mechanisms of gene regulation and epigenetics
Type Benefited Staff
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 (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
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