Laboratory Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,128; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician in Salt Lake City, Utah. The successful candidate will join the Department of Surgery Research to conduct experiments, collect and report data, and maintain an organized lab environment.

This position is open to varying levels of experience, with qualifications ranging from recent graduates to seasoned professionals with five or more years in the field.

The role is vital in supporting day-to-day lab operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• 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.
• Laboratory Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet bench and animal-based experiments.
• Maintain laboratory organization and cleanliness.
• Order supplies and manage inventory.
• Summarize and report experimental results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

The Department of Surgery Research Laboratory is seeking afull-time laboratory technician to join our multidisciplinary teamengaged in translational, wet bench, and animal-based studies. Thisposition is responsible for conducting experiments, collecting andreporting data, and supporting the day-to-day operations of thelaboratory.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget.

Responsibilities

Experiments (50% Time)

• Perform wet bench and animal-based experiments in support ofinvestigator-led research
• Execute established protocols and assist in developing newexperimental procedures
• Collect, analyze, and summarize experimental data
• Assist with specimen processing, including tissue and biologicalsample handling

Record Keeping (20% Time)

• Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records, includingexperimental data and protocols
• Summarize and report experimental results
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory and compliancerequirements
• Assist with data management and organization of shared labresources

General Laboratory (30% Time)

• Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and equipmentfunctionality
• Order supplies, manage inventory, and track reagent usage
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and safetyregulations (e.g., IACUC, biosafety)
• Support overall lab operations and assist investigators,trainees, and staff as needed

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 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.

Laboratory Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years ofrelated experience.

Preferences

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific discipline orequivalent combination of education and experience (one year ofeducation may be substituted for two years of related workexperience). Demonstrated human relations and effectivecommunication skills are required.

Required Skills and WorkExpectations

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to reproducibility inexperimental work
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborativeresearch team
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Compliance with institutional training requirements, includinganimal care and use (IACUC), biosafety, and laboratory safety; willingness to complete required certifications upon hire

Requisition Number:

PRN44687B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Department: 00263 - Surgery Research

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range:

22.00 - 25.50

Close Date:

7/8/2026

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200083