Lab Aide I

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking a Lab Aide I to support laboratory personnel with non-technical tasks at a campus location. Responsibilities include preparing culture media, stains, solutions, and reagents, as well as assisting in equipment maintenance and stocking supplies.

This entry-level role offers exposure to clinical research operations within a cancer prevention and care environment. Pay rates range from $10.34 to $16.00 per hour for a part-time position in the Department 01679 -

Qualifications

• Entry-level support role.
• Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels: Laboratory Aide, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Aide, I: Perform non-technical laboratory functions to assist laboratory personnel such as preparing culture media, simple stains, solutions, and specified reagents. Assist in managing and repairing laboratory equipment. Maintain equipment by ordering, stocking, sterilizing, and organizing supplies and instruments.
• Entry-level support role in the department.

Job description

Lab Aide I

Job Summary

Laboratory Aides

Perform non-technical laboratory functions to assist laboratory personnel such as preparing culture media, simple stains, solutions, and specified reagents. Assist in managing and repairing laboratory equipment. Maintain equipment by ordering, stocking, sterilizing, and organizing supplies and instruments.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention,care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve– which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – withimpact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Aide, I: Perform non-technical laboratory functions to assist laboratory personnel such as preparing culture media, simple stains, solutions, and specified reagents. Assist in managing and repairing laboratory equipment. Maintain equipment by ordering, stocking, sterilizing, and organizing supplies and instruments. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels: Laboratory Aide, I: Requires little to no related experience.

• Requisition Number: PRN17377N
• Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
• Work Schedule Summary
• Department: 01679 - HCI MICHELLE MENDOZA LAB
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $10.34 to $16.00
• Close Date: 09/30/2026