Lab Assistant
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Announcement
Open Date | 12/03/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN15444N |
Job Title | Lab Assistant |
Working Title | Lab Assistant |
Job Grade | B |
FLSA Code | Nonexempt |
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No |
Type | Non Benefited Staff / Student |
Temporary? | No |
Standard Hours per Week | 19 |
Full Time or Part Time? | Part Time |
Shift | Day |
Work Schedule Summary | |
Is this a work study job? | No |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
Department | 01337 - Molecular Medicine Program |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | 9.62 to 17.31 |
Close Date | 02/28/2025 |
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | |
Job Summary | Performs semi-technical laboratory and research procedures under the general supervision of senior laboratory personnel. |
Responsibilities | 1. Performs physical, chemical, and/or biological tests according to established procedures. 2. Prepares specimens according to established laboratory practices. 3. Follows prescribed procedures for maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities. 4. Prepares reagents, compounds, solutions and other media for research experimentation. 5. Assists with inventory, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies and equipment. 6. Maintains records of research data and may prepare charts or illustrations for the Principal Investigator. 7. May care for experimental animals, observe animals’ conditions and report unusual developments to the Principal Investigator. 8. May prepare animals for experimental procedures, administer drugs as instructed and assist in surgeries. • 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). Seldom: Exposure to animals. 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 | One year full-time laboratory experience or equivalency required (one year full-time lab equivalency equals successful completion of two semesters college laboratory course work); knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology as well as knowledge of chemical and physical properties of materials or substances and appropriate specimen handling techniques required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are 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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. |
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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. 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. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How many months/years of full-time laboratory experience do you have? 1 year full-time lab equivalency equals successful completion of 2 semesters laboratory (college) course work.
- No Experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
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Please indicate your level of knowledge and/or experience in laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
Applicant Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only