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Open Date 05/04/2026 Requisition Number PRN44924B Job Title PS Lab Technician Working Title PS Lab Technician Career Progression Track C 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 00268 - Neurosurgery Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 12.02 to 21.29 per hour Close Date 08/04/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 05/13/2026 Job Summary Responsibilities

• Perform animal anesthesia, surgical procedures, perioperative monitoring, recovery, and euthanasia in compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Conduct behavioral, histological, or physiological assays using laboratory equipment.
• Support tissue-based molecular workflows (e.g., RNA extraction), and sample preparation for genomics and proteomics, and additional experimental workflows as needed
• Perform or assist with data quantification, statistical analyses, and prepare reports summarizing experimental findings; maintain accurate experimental records and sample inventories.
• Assist with laboratory operations, including procurement and inventory management of supplies and materials, coordination of experimental timelines, and adherence to research protocols.

Minimum Qualifications Preferences

• Prior laboratory experience with advanced scientific techniques and procedures. 
• Experience with rodent handling, survival surgery, and perioperative care strongly preferred. 
• Experience with statistical analysis and data interpretation (e.g., GraphPad, R, or similar tools). 
• Experience with quantitative analyses including image analysis using ImageJ/Fiji or similar software. 
• Experience preparing scientific reports or documentation. 
• Familiarity with histology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology techniques, or RNA extraction. 
• Background in neuroscience, peripheral nerve, or translational biomedical research is a plus. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Dependable, proactive, and adaptable to evolving project needs. 
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-PI research environment. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision under the guidance of multiple Principal Investigators and senior laboratory staff. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

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