Details

Open Date 08/27/2024

Requisition Number PRN39681B

Job Title Sr Laboratory Specialist

Working Title Sr Laboratory Specialist

Job Grade E

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 02251 - HCI Shannon Buckley Lab

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 39300 to 50000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

The goal of the Buckley lab is to utilize genomic and proteomic approaches in normal and malignant hematopoietic cells as well as mouse models to study molecular mechanisms regulating cell fate decisions. Our research specially focuses on studying posttranslational modifications by ubiquitin E3 ligases in self-renewal, differentiation, and transformation in leukemia and lymphoma.

Relevant experience could include molecular biology, tissue culture of both primary cells and cell lines, mass spectrometry including quantitative proteomics, ubiquitination assays, flowcytometry, and/or mouse models of leukemia and lymphoma. Must have hands-on experience with rodents (handling, various dosing techniques, tissue collection).

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

• Work collaboratively to assist postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate students with research projects

• Perform a variety of laboratory experiments using both routine and special techniques, including:

• Molecular biology procedures such as DNA purification, PCR , gel electrophoresis, cloning, immunoprecipitation, and Western blotting

• Cell culture

• Mouse colony management, breeding, and genotyping

• Perform animal studies in mice. Tasks include drug administration via multiple routes (IV, IP, SC, PO, etc), bone marrow transplantation, and blood and tissue collection.

• Routine histology, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence

• Flow cytometry analysis

• Collect, record, and analyze data

• Assist in the training of others

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 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 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.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biology with equivalent experience

• Strong background in use of animal models; Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures and able to perform in vivo studies

• 5+ years’ experience working in a laboratory setting

• Works well independently and in a team

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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