Job Details

Research Technician

Position Number: 9943649
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher

Research Technician

Job Summary

Dr. Hongchao Guo's laboratory is looking for a research lab technician to work full-time in his lab in the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute (CVRTI) at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City. The research interests of the Guo lab (https://cvrti.utah.edu/the-guo-laboratory/) focus on deciphering the genetic mechanisms underlying cardiovascular diseases. The Guo lab has an interdisciplinary research environment, including molecular and cellular biology, cardiac physiology, genetics, human stem cell biology and bioinformatics.

We apply a multidisciplinary approach combining genome editing, DNA/RNA sequencing, imaging, biochemistry, induced pluripotent stem cells, and animal studies to gain broader insights into the genetic/molecular understanding of normal and pathological heart function.

We seek a self-motivated research assistant with strong organizational and communication skills to join our enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative team in an outstanding scientific environment. This is an ideal opportunity for recent college graduates who wish to gain hands-on research experience before moving on to graduate school, medical school, or an MD/PhD program in the biological sciences.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Research Technician, IThe research technician will take on responsibilities which include assisting for organizing lab supplies, preparing cell cultures, working with laboratory mice (breeding, genotyping, surgery, histological studies), and supporting research projects involving genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, and cardiology for other lab members. Keep detailed accurate records of lab work/data and participate regularly in weekly lab meetings. Maintain and stock supplies. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.
Requires little to no related experience.This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

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, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

The applicant holds a bachelor's degree in a biological science relevant research area but not limited to cardiology, genetics, molecular and cellular biology, computer science, and human stem cell biology.
The successful applicant should have good communication skills, excellent organizational skills, prioritization skills, time management skills, and a strong work ethic.
The successful applicant should have the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, to interact positively and collaborate with all levels of staff, and to work efficiently.
The applicant has work authorization in the U.S.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46666B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00213 - CVRTI
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $9.45 to $21.69
Close Date: 02/28/2027
Open Until Filled:

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