Biotech Lab Coordinator - Cell Culture & Programs

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Wellness programs

Retirement plan contributions

Undergraduate tuition waivers

Paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

Utah Tech University in Utah's Biotechnology Program seeks a year-round, full-time Laboratory Coordinator to support laboratory operations across new programs, including BioLaunch and Genomics. The role covers cell culture, lab management, safety, and student instruction to ensure coursework and research success.

Reporting to the Biotechnology program coordinator, you will collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners to maintain a safe, well-equipped lab environment and provide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a closely related discipline with hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture.
• Teaching or training experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience in cell culture techniques, particularly mammalian cell lines is preferred but not required.
• Experience with primary cells, stem cells, or 3D culture systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations as they pertain to biology laboratory work.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work with and assist faculty and student teaching assistants.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff, and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of UT students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand cell lines; weekend work may be required.
• Perform aseptic technique, passaging, cryopreservation, and thawing.
• Monitor and troubleshoot contamination (bacterial, fungal, mycoplasma).
• Support transfection, viral transduction, and other cell-based assays.
• Prepare media, reagents, and maintain cell culture documentation.
• Assist with viability assays, microscopy, and molecular analyses.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Teaching/training experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Utah Tech University in Utah's Biotechnology Program seeks a year-round, full-time Laboratory Coordinator to support laboratory operations across new programs, including BioLaunch and Genomics. The role covers cell culture, lab management, safety, and student instruction to ensure coursework and research success.

Reporting to the Biotechnology program coordinator, you will collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners to maintain a safe, well-equipped lab environment and provide