Lab Technician-Brown Lab

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brown lab at the University of Utah seeks a research technician to support projects related to fungal pathogenesis and biology. We use molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to study pathogenic fungi, and seek a technician to support this work.

Responsibilities include performing laboratory tests, preparing samples, and following SOPs and GLPs. Requires at least 1 year of related experience and a commitment to lab safety.

Qualifications

• Formal lab training and adherence to SOPs/GLPs
• Ability to perform genetic manipulation, PCR, and DNA extraction on fungal samples
• Experience with basic lab recordkeeping and data management

Responsibilities

• Support projects on fungal biology and pathogenesis through genetic manipulation, PCR, and DNA extraction
• Prepare samples, PCR and sequencing prep, and fungal culturing experiments
• Maintain an up-to-date lab notebook and present findings under mentor guidance
• Follow SOPs/GLPs and ensure lab equipment and work areas are clean and calibrated as needed

Skills

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Education

Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

Whole genome sequencing prep

Fungal culture

Microscopy / cell imaging

Job description

Details

Open Date 08/10/2026

Requisition Number PRN45860B

Job Title Laboratory Technicians

Working Title Lab Technician-Brown Lab

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

TBD

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $18 - 20

Close Date 09/25/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Brown lab at the University of Utah seeks a research technician to support projects related to fungal pathogenesis and biology. We using molecular, cellular, and genetic approaches to study the biology of pathogenic fungi. We are looking for a research technician to support projects in the lab in this general area.

Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses. Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis. Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under the direction of a laboratory services manager, physician, nurse, or scientist. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order. May be responsible for calibration of instruments. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

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Responsibilities

Specific duties: Support projects on fungal biology and pathogenesis by performing genetic manipulation of fungal, PCR and DNA extraction, whole genome sequencing sample preparation and analysis, fungal culturing experiments, cell imaging, and pathogenesis experiments in tissue culture and animal models. Employee is expected to maintain an up-to-date lab notebook, participate in lab meetings, and present and discuss findings under guidance of mentors.

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 job levels:

Laboratory Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Laboratory Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

• Recent college graduate planning to apply to PhD programs
• Experience with molecular biology techniques ( PCR , DNA analysis, etc.), fungal culture and genetic manipulation
• Experience with systems models of pathogenesis
• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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