Job Description
Announcement Details
Open Date 03/12/2026
Requisition Number PRN44468B
Job Title Lab Aide
Working Title Lab Aide
Career Progression Track A
Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 30
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary VP Area President
Department 01451 - HCI Mahesh Chandrasekharan Lab
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 7.25 to 16.00
Close Date 06/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Performs laboratory techniques and experiments under the supervision of the principal investigator. Prepares cell lysates from yeast or mammalian cultures, performs molecular biology techniques, prepares growth media and maintains stock of lab consumables.
• Bachelor's degree with Biology, Biochemistry or other equivalent scientific discipline as the major.
• Previous laboratory experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated team orientation, strong organizational skills and effective communication skills.
• Highly motivated toward discovery and application of findings to human health.
• Good working knowledge of lab procedures and the basic concepts in Biology and Chemistry.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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 • Prepares yeast or mammalian cell lysates and growth media. (35%)
• Assists the Principal Investigator in nucleic acid or protein isolation and purification (10%)
• Performs molecular and cell biology techniques: PCR, immunofluorescence and immunoblotting
• Maintains laboratory stocks of sterile microfuge tubes, culture tubes, tips and replica-plating cloth (35%)
• Maintains accurate and detailed experimental records (10%)
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 This is an entry level position and on the job training is provided. The ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; the ability to keep accurate records; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
A general knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology; the ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment; and a knowledge of appropriate specimen handling techniques preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences • Our laboratory is grounded on the principle of hard work and innovative discoveries. The successful candidate will share these values.
• Highly motivated, intrinsically curious and willing to learn, detail oriented, reliable and flexible with time.
• Students with Bachelor degree (majoring in Biology or related areas) and seeking lab experience to pursue graduate or medical school are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
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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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Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work at office, Worldwide, Flexible hours, Shift work