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ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development. A nonprofit enterprise of the University of Utah, ARUP offers an extensive test menu of highly complex and unique medical tests.
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The R&D Technician performs laboratory services including specimen handling, reagent preparation, and equipment maintenance under the direction of a supervisor.
They are responsible for accurate data entry, quality control documentation, and maintaining a clean, safe laboratory environment.
What you need
The role requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks and handle biohazard materials in a laboratory setting.
Candidates must be able to follow established departmental procedures for specimen collection, transport, and data security.
Key skills
Laboratory techniquesSpecimen handlingQuality controlEquipment maintenanceData entryReagent preparationBiohazard safetyLaboratory safetyData securityDocumentationSample processingFine motor control
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Schedule:
Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible)
Department: R&D Integrated Molecular - 289
Primary Purpose:
Provides services of both a technical and non-technical nature in the laboratory
service areas. Works under the direction of an R&D Manager/Supervisor . Duties
could include data handling and input, sample handling, preparation of specimens
for processing in the laboratory, reagent preparation, handling and storage of
glassware and reagents, supply maintenance, and assisting in the performance and
documentation of quality control and equipment.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference
laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of
Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity,
professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to
the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We
always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with
the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each
patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we
receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of
accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic
team.
Essential Functions:
Performs and documents quality control and equipment maintenance.
Understands appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport.
Accurately retrieves and de-identifies specimens according to established
departmental procedures.
Notifies the appropriate supervisor or designated individual of specimens that
meet the rejection criteria for inappropriate samples. Resolves the problem at
the direction of the appropriate supervisor or designated individual.
Prepares, organizes, and reviews specimens for run set-up according to
departmental procedures. Ensures accurate sample order.
Maintains cleanliness of work area. Cleans bench tops and equipment after each
spill, and daily at the end of the work shift as required.
Under supervision, begins training on complex processes and procedures within
the group.
Assists others in areas of defined competency when assigned workload is
complete.
Complies with safety and biohazard regulations as outlined in the Laboratory
Safety Manual.
Observes principles of data security and confidentiality. Maintains ethical
standards in the performance of all assignments and in interactions with
co-workers and other health care professionals.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work
sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective
equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP
Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise
move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily
with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of
tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.
