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 duties
to manage research mouse colony, and collect animal tissues and
specimens for laboratory analysis.
Performs laboratory duties to clean and maintain equipment and
ensures a safe work environment by monitoring and practicing safe
laboratory 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 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 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 job
levels:
Research Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year
of related experience.
Preferences
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 DNA
isolation/preparation, sequencing, PCR, and other cellular and
molecular biology techniques is strongly preferred.
- The candidate should be able to generate accurate and detailed
research reports and laboratory records. Strong computer skills and
the 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.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45467B
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
Open Until Filled:
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