Lab Assistant

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Open Date Requisition Number PRN27070B Job Title Lab Assistant Working Title Lab Assistant Job Grade B FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week M-S; 29 hr/week Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $13 Close Date Open Until Filled No Job Summary

Performs semi-technical laboratory and research procedures under the general supervision of senior laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

1. Performs physical, chemical, and/or biological tests according to established procedures.

2. Prepares specimens according to established laboratory practices.

3. Follows prescribed procedures for maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities.

4. Prepares reagents, compounds, solutions and other media for research experimentation.

5. Assists with inventory, ordering and stocking laboratory supplies and equipment.

6. Maintains records of research data and may prepare charts or illustrations for the Principal Investigator.

7. May care for experimental animals, observe animals' conditions and report unusual developments to the Principal Investigator.

8. May prepare animals for experimental procedures, administer drugs as instructed and assist in surgeries.

* 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

One year full-time laboratory experience or equivalency required (1 year full-time lab equivalency equals successful completion of 2 semesters laboratory (college) course work) ; knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology as well as knowledge of chemical and physical properties of materials or substances and appropriate specimen handling techniques required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are 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 Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)

135 Park Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

For more information:

To inquire about this posting, email: or call .

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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * How many months/years of full-time laboratory experience do you have? 1 year full-time lab equivalency equals successful completion of 2 semesters laboratory (college) course work.
* No Experience
* Less than 6 months
* 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
* 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
* 3 years or more

* * Please indicate your level of knowledge and/or experience in laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology:
* None
* Minimal
* Moderate
* Extensive

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume

Optional Documents

* Cover Letter
* Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
* Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call