Job Details

Sr Laboratory Specialist

Position Number: 6194654
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Sr Laboratory Specialist

Job Summary

A Senior Lab Specialist position is available in the High Throughput Genomics Shared Resource at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute. The laboratory provides experimental expertise and services to researchers throughout the University of Utah for genomic applications that use the Illumina sequencing platform. The candidate should have attention to detail and meticulous work habits. The position requires strong molecular biology skills, experience operating Illumina sequencing and automation instruments, excellent communication skills and good time management. Providing instruction, interpreting experimental outcomes and communicating experimental progress with customers of the laboratory is an essential component of the job.

Huntsman Cancer 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.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your 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.

Responsibilities

Evaluate Illumina sequencing libraries by Qubit assays, Agilent TapeStation assays and qPCR.
Prepare sequencing libraries for diverse sample types including DNA, RNA, Exome, ChIP-seq, methyl-seq, metagenomics, CRISPR.
Prepare libraries for Single Cell sequencing and Spatial Profiling.
Normalize and pool Illumina libraries in preparation for sequencing.
Engage in the onboarding of new library protocols and design of custom applications.
Operate and maintain highly specialized sequencing instruments including Illumina NovaSeq, NextSeq and MiSeq.
Document Illumina sequence run performance and evaluate sequence run metrics reports.
Interface with technical support when necessary to troubleshoot instruments within the lab.
Communicate with and update customers on experimental progress
Provide consultation meetings with customers on projects that utilize the services available through the High Throughput Genomics Resource.

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 requiredNearly 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.

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Requisition Number: PRN41399B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01219 - HCI HIGH-THROUGHPUT GENOMICS
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 39300 to 72700
Close Date: 6/11/2025
Open Until Filled:

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