Lab Technician

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision, applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.

Responsibilities include specialized tests with complex equipment, procuring supplies, literature reviews, statistical analyses, and report preparation. Some roles may involve supervising animal care and related procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field or equivalency required.
• Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances.
• Skilled in laboratory equipment use and in creating/analyzing statistics to prepare reports; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Confer with senior lab personnel regarding procedures and techniques to be followed in research.
• Perform specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
• Procures supplies and materials for laboratory research.
• Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information for research.
• Calculates statistics, analyzes data and prepares reports.
• Mays supervise care of research animals and may perform minor animal procedures.
• Orders supplies and experimental materials needed to conduct research.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field

Tools

OSHA training

Job description

Job Summary

Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.

Responsibilities

• Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
• Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
• Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
• Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• May supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Orders supplies and experimental materials needed to conduct research.

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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals). Seldom: Exposure to animals.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.

Requisition Number

PRN46344B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Department

00235 - Infectious Disease

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

12.02 to 21.63

Close Date

11/30/2026