Lab Technician

Requisition ID: 2024-7862

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Other Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sc Department: Animal Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Advertised Salary: $13.00 per hour

Overview A part-time non-benefited lab research technician position is available in the Wang lab in the Department of Animal, Dairy, and Vet Sciences at USU. Individuals with research experience in molecular biology, cellular biology and embryology are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of a research laboratory focused on molecular/cellular biology, embryology, and genetic engineering research.
• Laboratory animal (rodent) breeding, taking care of animals (including but not limited to changing cages, supplying foods, etc.), animal colony maintenance, and genotyping analysis.
• Other types of animal handling, including surgeries, embryo transfer, and tissue collection
• In vitro culture of animal cells, oocytes, and embryos
• Assist lab manager and other lab personnel to order and receive laboratory supplies
• Help to maintain lab (monitoring and maintaining lab equipment, general lab chores)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• A masters degree or a bachelors degree with at least 3 years of research experience in a life science-related field Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent research skills in general biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, or embryology Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Reliable, self-motivated, hard-working, and detail-oriented

• Flexible with working schedules (animal breeding needs to be performed in early evenings, 6-8pm) or weekends
• Passionate about the research in developing using animal models and care about the animals
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Being a great team player

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary $13.00 per hour

ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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