Laboratory Tech-Yamaguchi Lab

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Yamaguchi Lab to conduct experiments, collect data, and assist with preparation by making solutions and specimens on campus. The role supports daily laboratory operations, including equipment setup, cleaning, and maintenance, with extensive hands-on training from the Principal Investigator (PI).

This full-time position emphasizes adherence to SOPs and GLPs, with opportunities to contribute to neuroscience-related research and gain

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 SOPs and GLPs.
• Ensure all laboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
• May be responsible for calibration of instruments.

Job description

Laboratory Tech-Yamaguchi Lab

Job Summary

The laboratory technician will be responsible for conductingexperiments and collecting data, assisting with experimentalpreparation by making solutions and preparing specimens, andsupporting daily laboratory operations, including equipment setup,cleaning, and maintenance. The technician will receive extensivehands-on training and mentorship from the Principal Investigator(PI).

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Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses. Prepare andweigh samples for testing and analysis. Conduct tests, assays, andother protocols under the direction of a laboratory servicesmanager, physician, nurse, or scientist. Follow Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Ensure alllaboratory equipment and work areas are clean, sterile, and inproper working order. May be responsible for calibration ofinstruments. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks undermoderate supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Laboratory Technician, I: Requires little to norelated experience.

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

Laboratory Technician, III: Requires 3+ years ofrelated experience.

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience insmall animal surgery, electrophysiology, histology, or otherbiological laboratory techniques and coursework, as well as astrong interest in neuroscience research.

Requisition Number: PRN46286B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: TBD

Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 14-16/hour

Close Date: 11/13/2026