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**Open Date** 04/22/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN15816N

**Job Title** UU Student - Other

**Working Title** EMSAL Lab Aide

**Job Grade** SJ

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 19

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, flexible

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00052 - UTAH NANOFAB

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** starting at $14 per hour

**Close Date** 05/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Learn to operate state-of-the-art laboratory equipment including ultra-high resolution Scanning Electron Microscopes and more! As a student lab aide in the Nanofab – Electron Microscopy and Surface Analysis Lab ( EMSAL ), you will get the opportunity to use some of the most advanced imaging and analytical equipment on campus. This position provides a unique opportunity to learn advanced, marketable skills and is ideal for undergraduates pursuing studies in all engineering fields as well as chemistry, physics, geology, biology and more. The Nanofab EMSAL regularly works with faculty research projects from across campus and the successful candidate would get to interact with a diverse set of research projects in every major engineering and science discipline. Students would also be exposed to a variety of industry research projects and have the opportunity to network with representatives from leading technology companies from across the Wasatch Front and beyond. For more information about the lab, go to:

https://emsal.nanofab.utah.edu/

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily operations of the EMSAL , with a focus on operating the Scanning Electron Microscopes in the lab. Students will learn from the full time scientific staff of the lab, and will report to the directly for guidance and super vision. Direct interaction with graduate students and other researchers is required and strong communication skills (oral and written) are mandatory. Job duties will also involve routine maintenance of advanced analytical instruments and assisting users with the lab. In addition, the candidate will learn to become proficient in several other imaging and analysis techniques. 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.

All students are welcome to apply, but a strong emphasis is placed on candidates pursuing studies in engineering and science fields. Successful completion of General Chemistry and University Physics (or AP coursework equivalents) is desired.

Strong oral and written communication skills desired.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

This is an entry level position and on the job training is provided. The ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; the ability to keep accurate records; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. A general knowledge of laboratory procedures, equipment and terminology; the ability to operate and care for laboratory equipment; and a knowledge of appropriate specimen handling techniques preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). 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’ 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.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ 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.

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’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.

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’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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