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Open Date 04/09/2025 Requisition Number PRN41605B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title Lab Technician Job Grade C FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 20 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00267 - Ophthalmology-Services Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $20.00 Close Date 07/09/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary The Hwang Laboratory in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah is seeking to hire a Lab Assistant. We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented and outgoing scientist able to work under the supervision of the PI and Research Scientist to conduct research projects. Responsibilities The Lab Assistant will carry out laboratory experiments, analyze data, and summarize results under the supervision of the PI. Techniques involved will include microdissection, microscopy, and image processing. They will also be responsible for managing the mouse colony by breeding and genotyping. Would you please add to the qualifications section: Experience with mouse colony maintenance, microdissection, microscopy, and image processing are required. Would you please modify the work environment to Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Exposure to animals, hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, exposure to chemicals and lasers). Seldom: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences 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.

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