Laboratory Technician-Werner Lab

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a technician for work in the Werner lab focusing on nematode culture maintenance, with preferred experience in micro-injection, CRISPR, and related molecular techniques. Knowledge of chromatin immunoprecipitation and ATAC-seq is advantageous, as is a background in molecular biology and epigenetics.

The department posts a pay range and considers hiring at Laborator y Technician I–III levels based on need and budget; position is full-time and located on campus with a

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Department may hire at Laboratory Technician I, II or III levels based on experience and budget.

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 laboratory services manager, physician, nurse, or scientist.
• Follow SOPs and 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.

Skills

Nematode handling

Micro-injection

CRISPR

Chromatin immunoprecipitation

ATAC-seq

Molecular biology

Epigenetics knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The Werner lab is looking to hire a technician that has experience working with nematodes. Ideally, the candidate will have experience with micro-injection, CRISPR, and general maintenance of nematode cultures. Technical experience with chromatin immunoprecipitation and ATAC-seq is also preferable. Finally, background knowledge in molecular biology and epigenetics is ideal.

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

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.

Requisition Number: PRN45739B

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: TBD

Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $16-20/hour

Close Date: 09/30/2026

Open Until Filled