Laboratory Technician II

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute on the University of Utah campus is seeking Laboratory Technician, II to perform tests, prepare samples, and follow SOPs and GLPs.

You will work under supervision to ensure equipment is clean and calibrated, supporting research and clinical testing as part of the laboratory services team. Equivalency and experience expectations apply. This is a full-time position on campus in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Equivalency: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience.
• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under supervision of a supervisor.
• Follow SOPs and GLPs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, sterile, and in proper working order.
• May calibrate instruments as needed.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Sample preparation

Quality control

Lab SOPs

Job description

Laboratory Technicians

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.

Job Summary

Laboratory Technicians

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.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.eduThe department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Technician, II

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.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

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

Requisition Number

Requisition Number: PRN46118B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Department: 01679 - HCI MICHELLE MENDOZA LAB

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $12.85 to $20.00

Close Date: 09/18/2026