Research Technician III - Utah State University

Overview:

Dr. Zhongde Wang’s laboratory in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences at Utah State University has an opening for a Research Technician position available to work as a team member with postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students and other research staff to conduct research focusing on stem cells and developing genetically engineered animal models. Funding available for 3 years but may be longer contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities:

• Managing rodent colonies, including animal breeding, weaning litters, genotyping animals, post-surgical animal monitoring and care, and records management
• Shipping animals to collaborators
• Producing genetically engineered animal models, starting from designing genetic engineering strategies, sgRNA design and testing, piggyBac vector construction, pronuclear injection, embryo transfer, genotyping of produced animals, etc.
• Assist postdocs and graduate students in their research
• Training undergraduate students

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience; or an associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

• Previous experience in developing genetic engineered animal models
• Flexible working schedule including working in weekends and other off hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in working with Syrian hamsters, guinea pigs, Peromyscus, cotton rats, or naked mole rats
• Experience in CRISPR/Cas gene editing techniques and/or transponson-mediated transgenesis
• Experience in assisted reproduction techniques, including superovulation, IVF, setting up timed-pregnancies, pronuclear injection, intracytoplasmic injection, and embryo transfer.
• Experience in DNA vector design and construction.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to plan and carry out complex laboratory procedures
• Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a team–oriented environment
• Ability to anticipate project needs and plan carefully to optimize resources necessary for successful project completion
• Communication skills sufficient to permit clear and effective exchange of information with people representing a wide diversity of disciplines

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. University transcript(s) o be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
3. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
4. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application. Please describe your previous laboratory experience and career goals.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary:Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefitsADA:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights:

Utah State University is located in Logan/Cache Valley (http://www.loganut.org; http://www.cachechamber.com), a northern Utah population center of over 100,000 residents. Nestled in the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, Logan is 80 miles northeast of Salt Lake City and within a day’s driving distance of six national parks. Its close proximity to ski resorts, lakes, rivers, and mountains make it one of the finest recreation environments in the nation. The area has excellent schools, a low crime rate, and a flourishing arts scene.  Utah State University (www.usu.edu) is a Carnegie Doctoral Higher Research Activity Land-Grant Institution with an enrollment of 27,662 students.

The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is one of eight academic colleges at Utah State University.  CAAS is the home to six diverse departmental units as well as USU’s School of Veterinary Medicine.  In 2016, USU was identified by Campus Explorer as the top school in the US for students preparing for agriculture-related careers.  For more information about the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and/or its constituent departments, please visit https://caas.usu.edu/.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023