Details

Open Date 03/12/2025

Requisition Number PRN41415B

Job Title Lab Technician

Working Title Research Technician (Genetics – Justin Bosch lab)

Job Grade C

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

To be determined with the supervisor. Approximately 9a-5p M-F.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00246 - Human Genetics

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15-$21

Close Date 05/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Bosch Lab at the University of Utah (https://www.boschlab.com/) invites applications for a lab technician position to support a variety of projects related to organ-organ communication. Our aim is to discover and study proteins in blood circulation – to understand which cells release them, where they go, what they do. To tackle these goals, we use the model organism Drosophila (fruit flies) to perform precise genetic experiments. We develop new genetic tools (e.g. TurboID, CRISPR ) to identify, visualize, and perturb circulating proteins. We also develop computational tools (e.g. AlphaFold) to identify novel hormones and receptors. This work ultimately aims to study those fly proteins with conserved functions in all animals, with the hope to treat human diseases.

Duties may include: Drosophila genetics (e.g. maintaining fly stocks, fly crosses, gene editing with CRISPR /Cas9), DNA molecular biology (e.g. PCR , plasmid cloning, sequencing), protein biochemistry (e.g. western blotting, pull-downs), cell culture (e.g. transfection, antibiotic selection), imaging (e.g. tissue dissection, antibody staining, confocal microscopy), and running protein structure programs (e.g. alphafold, chimerax). Responsibilities will be modified as the technician gains experience in our lab.

Position start date: Flexible, no later than June ‘25. This job ad will remain posted until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Conducts lab research under the guidance of the supervisor(s).

• Participates in lab meetings, shares research findings, and engages in discussion.

• Assists with the upkeep of the laboratory and production of reagents when necessary.

• Reviews scientific publications, protocols, and general knowledge via internet searching to prepare for and troubleshoot experiments, as well as to enhance the overall understanding of the research and techniques.

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

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.

Preferences

• Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication (e.g. keeping a lab notebook, email correspondence, slide presentations)

• Previous experience reading and discussing scientific publications

• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work independently

• Experience with molecular and cell biology lab techniques (e.g. preparing buffer solutions, sterile technique, pipetting, PCR , E.coli plasmid cloning, microscopy)

• Applicants who wish to work 1-2 years before applying to med school or grad school.

Type Benefited Staff

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.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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.

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