Laboratory Technician-Wang Lab

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician-Wang Lab in the Dynamic Carbon and Ecosystems Lab (DYCE Lab). The role focuses on remote sensing, geospatial software, field work, and drone technology, with responsibilities including coordinating field equipment and managing a dry lab environment.

Applicants will assist researchers, handle lab datasets, and may engage in drone data processing and field campaigns in mountain and desert environments based on skills and interest.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement allows 1 year of related work experience per 1 year of education.
• Laboratory Technician I/II/III levels are defined within the posting.
• Laboratory Technician II requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Laboratory Technician III requires 3+ years of related experience.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field; drone data processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Follow SOPs and GLPs and maintain clean, calibrated equipment.
• May calibrate instruments and provide senior-level support.
• Assist researchers and coordinate field equipment as needed.

Skills

Remote sensing

Geospatial software

Field work

Drone technology

Lab datasets

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Geography/Ecology

Tools

GIS software

Python

R

Job description

Details

Open Date 07/28/2026

Requisition Number PRN45738B

Job Title Laboratory Technicians

Working Title Laboratory Technician-Wang Lab

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

TBD

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $17 - $23 per hour

Close Date 09/29/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Applicants are sought to fill a full-time position as Laboratory/Field Technician in the Dynamic Carbon and Ecosystems Lab (DYCE Lab; www.dycelab.net). The successful candidate will bring skills, experience, and/or interest in remote sensing, global ecology, geospatial software, field work, and drone technology. At a minimum, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to coordinating field equipment, organizing and managing a dry lab environment, managing lab datasets, and assisting various researchers with their projects. Given relevant skills, interest, and experience, the applicant may also engage in processing drone-based remote sensing data to generate maps of ecosystem structure and composition, planning and conducting field campaigns in mountain and desert environments, and potentially leading research projects.

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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. Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.

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, 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

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, or related fields.
• Experience conducting field work, piloting drones, or processing drone data
• Advanced GIS skills
• Driver’s License
• Programming experience in R, Python, or similar languages

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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