Details
Open Date 02/15/2023
Requisition Number PRN33898B
Job Title Research Scientist
Working Title Research Scientist
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
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 00276 - Pharmacology and Toxicology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Hong Laboratory is located within the Skaggs Pharmacy Research building at the University of Utah. The Hong Lab is focused on the microdomain regulation in cardiac cells to develop new therapies for heart failure. We are looking for an exceptional individual who wants to work in a highly supportive research environment and be involved in high impact research projects. The scientist will perform and train junior researchers in the lab technical procedures including procedures related to understanding the molecular mechanisms and alterations in cardiac metabolisms during heart failure progression, as well as the development and maintenance of preclinical rodent and large animal models in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.
Responsibilities
1. Perform laboratory research with minimal supervision from supervisor.
2. Train junior personnel in the lab.
3. Will supervise the care of research animals including rodents and large animals; prepare regulatory documents, perform animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
3. Obtain and analyzes data, makes statistical calculations, and prepares reports summarizing results. Maintains a detailed research record. Attend laboratory meeting and present data.
4. Ordering supplies and materials for research.
6. Assist supervisor in preparing scientific manuscript and grant submission.
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.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific discipline in a related field plus four years of experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
The preferred candidate will 1) have a Doctor’s degree with postdoctoral training in Biology, Physiology, or other scientific discipline or extensive wet-lab research experience in the biomedical field; 2) have background in muscle biology, cardiac physiology, and/or metabolism; 3) have experience with handling laboratory animals; 4) have experience in advanced fluorescent imaging techniques; 5) have effective communication and writing skills; 6) experience in lab management is preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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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