Laboratory Tech-Yamaguchi Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Laboratory Technician to conduct experiments, collect data, and assist with experimental prep. You will prepare solutions and specimens, support daily lab operations, and receive extensive hands-on training from the PI.

This on-campus role offers mentorship and growth within a dynamic neuroscience-focused lab. Responsibilities include performing tests, preparing samples, following SOPs/GLPs, and maintaining clean, calibrated equipment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Laboratory experience in a biological setting preferred.
• Familiarity with standard cell biology or neuroscience techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Conduct tests, assays, and protocols under supervision.
• Follow SOPs and GLPs.
• Ensure all lab equipment and work areas are clean and sterile.
• May calibrate instruments as needed.
• Provide mid-level support and complete routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data collection

SOP adherence

GLPs familiarity

Education

Higher education equivalency policy

Job description

Job Summary

The laboratory technician will be responsible for conducting experiments and collecting data, assisting with experimental preparation by making solutions and preparing specimens, and supporting daily laboratory operations, including equipment setup, cleaning, and maintenance. The technician will receive extensive hands-on training and mentorship from the Principal Investigator (PI).

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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 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.

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).

Job Levels

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


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


• Laboratory Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in small animal surgery, electrophysiology, histology, or other biological laboratory techniques and coursework, as well as a strong interest in neuroscience research.

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