About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential client is seeking an entry-level Research Technician to join a cardiovascular genetics research group based in Utah. This is a full-time, hands-on laboratory role ideal for recent graduates or early-career scientists who want practical experience in molecular and cellular biology, animal handling, and basic cardiology research techniques.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Utah, US
• Estimated pay: $39,721 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do

You will support laboratory operations and research experiments under the supervision of senior staff and principal investigators. Typical duties include:

• Assist with organizing and stocking lab supplies and maintaining lab inventory
• Prepare and maintain cell cultures and routine tissue/cell-based assays
• Support work with laboratory mice, including breeding, genotyping, basic surgical support, and histological prep
• Help with routine molecular biology tasks (sample prep, basic DNA/RNA handling)
• Maintain accurate lab records and data entry for experiments
• Attend and participate in regular lab meetings and trainings
• Follow established protocols and maintain compliance with lab safety procedures

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Minimum Qualifications

We encourage applicants from diverse educational backgrounds. Typical minimum requirements include:

• Entry-level: little to no directly related work experience required (Research Technician I level)
• Equivalent education/work substitution allowed per employer policy (e.g., 1 year of higher education = 1 year of related experience)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn laboratory techniques and follow protocols
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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Preferred / Helpful Experience

(If you have any of these, include them in your application materials.)

• Hands-on experience with cell culture, basic molecular biology, or animal care
• Familiarity with genotyping methods and histology workflows
• Coursework or lab experience in genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology, or related fields
• Interest in cardiovascular research, genome editing, sequencing, or imaging methods

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Workplace Environment & Compliance

This position involves work in an active research laboratory. Candidates must be able to follow biosafety, animal care, and institutional policies. The hiring process and job duties will comply with all applicable U.S. federal and Utah state employment laws, including non-discrimination requirements, wage and hour rules, and workplace safety standards.

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Why Join

• Gain hands-on laboratory experience across molecular biology and animal research techniques
• Strong opportunity for professional development before graduate/medical school or advanced research roles
• Work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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