University of Utah Health Research · 1 day ago
Laboratory Aide I
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$12.50/hr - $12.50/hrUniversity of Utah Health Research is focused on advancing medical knowledge through research. The Laboratory Aide I role involves performing non-technical procedures in a research laboratory, maintaining laboratory facilities, and assisting with data collection related to age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
File and maintain research records and logs of research data
Knowledge of laboratory equipment usage and maintenance
Bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention
Knowledge of ocular structure and pathology, specifically as it relates to age-related macular degeneration ( AMD ) and glaucoma
This will be taught to candidates once hired
Availability to perform on-call functions. These functions include:
Maintains the physical environment of the lab
Collect human donor eyes and related tissue and blood specimens and process them according to research protocol
Qualification
Required
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)
Laboratory Aide, I: Requires little to no related experience
The ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
The ability to keep accurate records
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required
Preferred
Would prefer, but not required, to have a work history in a research lab
A general knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology
The ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment
A knowledge of appropriate specimen handling techniques preferred
Benefits
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).
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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