About the role#
The Helms Laboratory at the University of Utah is looking for an undergraduate student to support research on lung injury and repair. This position offers hands-on experience for students interested in biology, physiology, medicine, or translational biomedical research. You will work in a collaborative environment on a part-time basis.
What you'll do#
- Prepare laboratory reagents and stock solutions.
- Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and equipment.
- Perform basic techniques like pipetting, solution preparation, and sample processing.
- Support experiments in molecular biology, cell culture, histology, and microscopy.
- Assist with animal colony maintenance and research procedures.
- Manage data entry, spreadsheet organization, and basic data analysis.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and follow all safety requirements.
What you'll need#
- Availability to work 10-20 hours per week.
- You must be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy.
- Coursework in biology or chemistry is preferred.
- Previous laboratory experience is helpful.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis is a plus.
- An interest in molecular biology, physiology, or translational biomedical research.
Location & details#
- This position is located on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- This is a part-time, on-site role.
About University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research institution based in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1850, it serves as the state flagship university. The campus houses the only academic medical center in Utah. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees.
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