Job Information
University of Utah Lab Assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 05/08/2024
Requisition Number PRN38492B
Job Title PS Lab Assistant
Working Title Lab Assistant
Job Grade B
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 President
Department 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Maintain the inventory of clinical trials specimen kits and shippers. Packages, ships and delivers specimens, documents, and/or supplies to area clinics in a timely manner. Items being transported may be considered biohazards or pathogens. Also performs non-technical procedures in a research laboratory and maintains laboratory facilities, equipment and records.
HuntsmanCancer 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. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and 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.
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Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Ordering, receive, track and destroy specimen kits, shippers and supplies as needed.
Locate and pull supplies needed to complete the processing and shipping of patient specimens.
Reconcile physical kit inventory and tracking database information.
Follows procedures and work practices related to kit management.
Support lab staff by delivering patient specimens from the clinics to the lab.
Transport packaged specimens from the lab to the loading dock.
Courier kits, shippers, supplies and specimens to and from HCI main site, HCI Corporate Offices, and satellite sites.
Adheres to laboratory safety practices.
Manages time and workload efficiently and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with all groups within the CTO and Central Labs.
Able to work independently and demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other scientific discipline or equivalency required. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required
A valid Utah’s Driver’s License and the ability to lift and transport items as heavy as 40lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
One year full-time laboratory experience or equivalency required (1 year full-time lab equivalency equals successful completion of 2 semesters laboratory college course work) ; knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology as well as knowledge of chemical and physical properties of materials or substances and appropriate specimen handling techniques required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Successful candidates will have:
Ordering, receive, track and destroy specimen kits, shippers and supplies as needed.
Locate and pull supplies needed to complete the processing and shipping of patient specimens.
Reconcile physical kit inventory and tracking database information.
Follows procedures and work practices related to kit management.
Support lab staff by delivering patient specimens from the clinics to the lab.
Transport packaged specimens from the lab to the loading dock.
Courier kits, shippers, supplies and specimens to and from HCI main site, HCI Corporate Offices, and satellite sites.
Adheres to laboratory safety practices.
Manages time and workload efficiently and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Communicates and collaborates effectively with all groups within the CTO and Central Labs.
Able to work independently and demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills.
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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