STEM Learning – Lab Aide I

The person selected for this position will be required to operate independently to assist InnovaBio staff and faculty in day-to-day operations of the lab, including making reagents and maintaining equipment and lab supplies.

The person selected will assist in troubleshooting protocols and methodologies used as part of the research projects for lnnovaBio. This will require the hiree to independently set up experiments and carefully monitor outcomes with only minimal oversight from staff scientists. They may be required to prepare reports of complex experimental outcomes and analyze data as requested.

The person selected will learn and practice, at an in-depth level, quantitative and preparative skills applied to biotechnology research questions and their implementation at the lab bench. They will learn the methods by which scientific instruction is developed and assessed.

The hiree must have experience troubleshooting experimental protocols and methods in a biology/chemistry laboratory setting. They must understand the principles of molecular biology and cell culture aseptic technique and must be able to independently perform appropriate calculations and prepare biotechnology-specific reagents and buffers. At least 6 months experience with cell culture, yeast culture, and protein purification is preferred.

At least 6 months experience with cell culture.
At least 6 months experience with yeast culture.
At least 6 months experience with protein purification.

The person selected will work directly with lnnovaBio and STEM Learning Resources faculty and staff in carrying out this work.
Civility and collaboration are essential to succeed in this position.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

The person selected will learn and practice at an in-depth level quantitative and preparative skills applied to biotechnology research questions and their implementation at the lab bench. They will learn the methods by which scientific instruction is developed and assessed.

The person selected will work directly with faculty and InnovaBio and STEM Learning Resources staff in carrying out this work.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.