Laboratory Specialist

Laboratory Specialist at the University of Utah in SLC:  Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field and 24 months of laboratory experience, including the following: hands‑on experience handling and caring for mice and rats; managing and maintaining rodent breeding colonies; performing surgical procedures; conducting pharmaceutical calculations; formulating investigational drugs; administering compounds via I.P., P.O., S.C., I.M., and I.V. routes; generating detailed study reports; and analyzing statistical data. Experience requirements may be satisfied through employment, training or an academic program. The Laboratory Specialist in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology will assist scientists with lab operation and management of the Anticonvulsant Drug Development Program, which is dedicated to researching drugs to treat epilepsy. Responsibilities include calculating and administering investigational compounds, performing experiments using rodent models, recording observations, collecting samples, assisting with model development, performing surgeries, processing/analysing data, and generating reports. Qualified applicants must submit resume to: Katie Blakesley, 30 S 2000 E, B0800, SLC, UT 84112; katie.blakesley@pharm.utah.edu.