Lab Technician

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

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Research is seeking a Lab Technician to perform technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision, applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.

The role involves consulting with senior staff, conducting specialized tests with complex equipment, procuring supplies, and preparing data reports. Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry is required, with OSHA training and potential animal-care certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field required.
• Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances.
• OSHA training and certification in animal care and use may be required by some departments.

Responsibilities

• Confer with senior laboratory personnel regarding procedures and techniques to follow in conducting research and recommend modifications as needed.
• Perform specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
• Procure supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
• Conduct literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information for research.
• Make statistical calculations, analyze data and prepare 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.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Statistical calculations

Communication skills

OSHA training

Animal care

Education

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

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/04/2026

Requisition Number PRN46127B

Job Title Lab Technician

Working Title Lab Technician

Career Progression Track C

Track Level S2 - Intermediate

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00237 - Nephrology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 12.02 to 21.63

Close Date 12/07/2026

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.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

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