Laboratory Technician-Wang Lab

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

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a full-time Laboratory/Field Technician in the Dynamic Carbon and Ecosystems Lab (DYCE Lab). The successful candidate will contribute to coordinating field equipment, managing a dry lab, and handling lab datasets, with potential involvement in processing drone data to map ecosystem structure and plan field campaigns in mountain and desert environments.

Prospective applicants should have interest and/or experience in remote sensing, global ecology,

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under supervision.
• Follow SOPs and GLPs to ensure quality and safety.
• Maintain clean, sterile lab spaces and calibrate instruments as needed.
• Provide senior-level support and assist less-experienced team members.

Skills

Remote sensing

Geospatial software

Field work

Drone technology

Advanced GIS skills

Python

R

Tools

Geospatial data processing software

Job description

Job Summary

Applicants are sought to fill a full-time position as

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).

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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number:

PRN45738B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary:

TBD

Department:

00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

$17 - $23 per hour

Close Date:

09/29/2026

Open Until Filled