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University of Utah

Research Scientist

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Details

Open Date:

10/29/2024

Requisition Number:

PRN40209B

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:

President

Department:

01219 - HCI HIGH-THROUGHPUT GENOMICS

Location:

Campus

City:

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment:

External Posting

Pay Rate Range:

47600 to 90400

Close Date:

11/29/2024

Job Summary:

A Research Scientist position is available in the High Throughput Genomics Shared Resource at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute. The laboratory provides experimental expertise and services to researchers throughout the University of Utah for genomic applications that use the Illumina sequencing platform. The candidate should have attention to detail and meticulous work habits. The position requires strong molecular biology skills, experience operating Illumina sequencing and automation instruments, excellent communication skills, and good time management. Providing instruction, interpreting experimental outcomes, and communicating experimental progress with customers of the laboratory is an essential component of the job.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate Illumina sequencing libraries by Qubit assays, Agilent TapeStation assays, and qPCR.

Prepare sequencing libraries for diverse sample types including DNA, RNA, Exome, ChIP-seq, methyl-seq, metagenomics, CRISPR.

Prepare libraries for Single Cell sequencing and Spatial Profiling.

Normalize and pool Illumina libraries in preparation for sequencing.

Engage in the onboarding of new library protocols and design of custom applications.

Operate and maintain highly specialized sequencing instruments including Illumina NovaSeq, NextSeq, and MiSeq.

Document Illumina sequence run performance and evaluate sequence run metrics reports.

Interface with technical support when necessary to troubleshoot instruments within the lab.

Communicate with and update customers on experimental progress.

Provide consultation meetings with customers on projects that utilize the genomic services available through the High Throughput Genomics Resource.

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.

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.

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