Job Description

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  Open Date
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 07/25/2024
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  Requisition Number
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 PRN15040N
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  Job Title
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 UU Student - Research
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  Working Title
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 Undergraduate Research Assistant
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  Job Grade
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 SJ
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  FLSA Code
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 Nonexempt
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  Patient Sensitive Job Code?
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 No
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  Type
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 Non Benefited Staff / Student
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  Temporary?
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 No
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  Standard Hours per Week
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 19
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  Full Time or Part Time?
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 Part Time
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  Shift
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 Day
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  Work Schedule Summary
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  Is this a work study job?
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 No
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  VP Area
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 U of U Health - Academics
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  Department
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 01939 - Translational Division
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  Location
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 Campus
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  City
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 Salt Lake City, UT
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  Type of Recruitment
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 External Posting
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  Pay Rate Range
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 $12 - $15
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  Close Date
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  Job Summary
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 The Undergraduate Research Assistant will be responsible for providing support/assistance to a post-doctoral fellow and help aide in their laboratory research duties. The undergraduate researcher is expected to become familiarized with animal behavioral models, mouse surgical technique, and calcium imaging data analysis. This research opportunity offers students the chance to gain experience in conducting biomedical research, preparing them for a future in pursuit of a graduate degree in a biology field or to prepare them for their path to medical school upon completion of their undergraduate degree.
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  Responsibilities
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   Conduct a variety of behavioral tests with mice.
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   Analyze calcium imaging data, either in-person or remotely.
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   Perform mouse surgery on brain and spinal cord regions.
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   Collaborate closely with the post-doctoral fellow to plan and modify research techniques and procedures.
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   Schedule, organize, and report on the status of research activities, maintaining lab notebooks.
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   Ensure personal and collective safety within the work area.
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   Fulfill requirements for animal and surgery training/certification.
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   Participate in the publication and presentation of research findings at conferences/meetings.
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   Regularly meet with the faculty supervisor to maintain ongoing communication regarding progress and performance.
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 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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  Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
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 Nearly Continuously: Lab and office environment
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 Often: Exposure to animals
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 Seldom: Infectious disease, oils, hazards
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  Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
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 Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
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 Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
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 Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
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  Minimum Qualifications
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  Preferences
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 Enthusiasm and high motivation for science research.
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 Prior experience in a biology laboratory setting is preferred but not required.
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 An enrolled student at the University of Utah
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  Special Instructions Summary
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  Additional Information
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 The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (&ldquo;URS&rdquo;). 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&rsquo; 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.
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 This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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 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.
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 All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans&rsquo; 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.
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 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&rsquo;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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 To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator&rsquo;s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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