Laboratory Technician

Infojini Inc; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruitment firm is seeking Laboratory Support Staff in Salt Lake City, UT for a long-term contract. The position involves maintaining lab supplies, executing experiments, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED with some lab experience. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required. This full-time role is onsite and involves direct supervision in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Basic technical skills in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) lab.
• Willingness to work onsite full-time and follow SOPs and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and maintain laboratory supplies.
• Perform molecular and microbiological experiments.
• Maintain experimental records in electronic lab notebooks.
• Handle potentially pathogenic microorganisms in a BSL-2 environment using PPE and aseptic technique.
• Record experimental details in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs).
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with SOPs and study protocols.
• Communicate progress to the supervisor on a regular basis.
• Comply with client policies and the quality management system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree with biology coursework

Tools

PCR areas

Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs)

Job description

Duration – 12+ months contract position, with the possibility of extension

Shift Time – Mon – Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm for long days and for the short days 9:00am - 5:00opm

***Onsite Position***

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Support Staff operate proactively and collaboratively in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment supporting product stability activities. Following an initial training period, the staff members will:

• Inventory and maintain project-specific laboratory supplies
• Perform laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep, cleaning, and trash removal
• Execute molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures (e.g., testing products with quality control [QC] materials and organism mixes) following written instructions
• Analyze selected data sets
• Maintain experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
• All work requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and the application of proper biosafety techniques when handling pathogenic organisms to ensure containment of hazardous materials. The staff member must follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs), study-specific protocols, all applicable regulations, and safety requirements, and must complete training in the company's quality management system. This position reports to a manager and requires effective, respectful communication and coordination.
• This position requires basic technical and organizational skills in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory environment, strong attention to detail, and dedication to the mission and goals of the department and client. Laboratory Support Staff receive detailed instruction and work under direct supervision for all assignments.

Primary Duties:

• Inventory and stock project-specific laboratory supplies
• Perform weekly cleaning activities to maintain a clean laboratory environment
• Execute molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures following detailed written instructions
• Handle potentially pathogenic microorganisms in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) environment using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and aseptic technique for contamination prevention and infection control
• Work in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) areas using appropriate PPE while maintaining proper containment to prevent nucleic acid contamination
• Record experimental details in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELNs)
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces in accordance with operational, quality, and safety requirements as defined in standard operating procedures (SOPs) and study-specific protocols
• Communicate progress on assigned tasks to the supervisor on a regular basis
• Comply with all client’s corporate policies and quality management system (QMS) guidelines
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Support Level 6: High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting; an Associate's degree with biology coursework is preferred.

Other information:

• Performs work under direct supervision.
• No supervisory responsibilities
• Works full-time onsite.

Company Overview:

• Infojini Consulting is a Staffing and Recruitment company and incorporated in Baltimore, MD.
• Infojini caters various hospitals, health & wellness centers, pharmacy, and medical facilities over fifty states across the United States