Laboratory Technicians

Details This; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Laboratory Technician, II to perform tests, prepare samples, and conduct analyses under supervision. Adheres to SOPs and GLPs and ensures laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and properly calibrated.

The role supports cancer prevention, care, and survivorship initiatives across the University of Utah system, with emphasis on teamwork, quality, and accuracy in a busy clinical research setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Experience in laboratory settings with SOPs/GLPs preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and reliable data recording.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses under supervision.
• Prepare and weigh samples for testing and analysis.
• Follow SOPs and GLPs; ensure laboratory equipment and work areas are clean and properly calibrated.
• May be responsible for calibration of instruments.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience

Job description

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

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.edu

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

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.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • None
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
• * How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
  • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
  • 14 years or more
• Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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