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Lab Technician

Position Number: 6196232
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Lab Technician

Job Summary

The laboratory technician will assist in the function of a neuroscience research laboratory staffed by postdoctoral associates, graduate students and undergraduates. The technician will work closely with other lab members to support ongoing projects, with primary duties being to assist in data analysis, to assist with routine laboratory maintenance and support, and to assist with behavioral assays to test sensory perception in mice. There is ample room to develop additional specialized skills related to experimental neuroscience.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities1. Assist with basic lab maintenance tasks.2. Conduct exploratory data analysis using custom-written code and maintain existing software.3. Assist with histology and imaging of fluorescent histological samples.4. Assist with pilot experiments involving behavioral assays in mice.
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 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 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.

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Requisition Number: PRN41632B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00219 - Neurobiology Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63
Close Date: 5/31/2025
Open Until Filled:

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