Lab Specialist

Details

Open Date 10 / 07 / 2025

Requisition Number PRN43275B

Job Title PS Lab Specialist

Working Title Lab Specialist

Career Progression Track D

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00868 - Psychiatry - Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 21.00-25.00

Close Date 01 / 07 / 2026

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

Job Summary

Lab Specialist position in a research lab focused on the impact of hypoxia on rodent behavior and molecular markers for inflammation and oxidative stress. Applicant will consult with supervisor on lab protocols and experimental design, but will then work independently on research projects. Applicant must have experience working with rats, and preferably with rodent behavioral assays. Applicant must be proficient in lab techniques such as ELISA , westerns, flow cytometry, cryostat sectioning and immunohistochemical staining. Applicant must be able to read experimental protocols and set up new assays in the lab with minimal supervision. Applicant should have experience with analyzing data, conducting statistical analyses, and reporting data to senior lab personnel in a timely and organized manner. Applicant should be able to communicate clearly on experiments conducted and data generated. Experience with ordering through USHOP is a plus. Experience with literature surveys and assessing new protocols to be used in the lab is a plus.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions :

Oversee the training of junior lab techs in the laboratory.

Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.

Assists with and trains others to conduct tests and procedures according to laboratory protocols.

Assists with and trains other in routine maintenance and cleanliness of lab areas.

Assists with and trains other to conduct literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.

Assists with and trains others to make statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.

May assist with and train others to supervise the care of research animals or collect tissue for laboratory analysis.

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 discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years full-time laboratory experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Working knowledge of advanced scientific techniques and procedures as well as the ability to make statistical calculations, analyze results, prepare reports and perform specialized tests also required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Prior experience with rodent behavior is preferred, especially with assays for cognitive function. Prior experience in ELISA , PCR , flow cytometry, westerns and immunocytochemistry is preferred. Prior experience working independently in a research laboratory setting is preferred.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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

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