Laboratory Technicians

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks Laboratory Technicians to join the Nephrology department in a patient-sensitive role requiring CDC-based immunization. The job involves quality control testing, documentation, and SOP/GLP adherence, with opportunities at multiple levels and a daytime shift.

The position supports lab operations with accurate testing, calibration, and maintenance of equipment, and may include senior-level responsibilities and mentoring.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Knowledge of quality control testing and lab procedures.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Ability to maintain accurate test documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing and inspection of materials in a laboratory to meet quality standards.
• Maintain documentation of tests, interpret results, and prepare reports.
• Conduct tests, assays, and other protocols under supervision of a lab services manager, physician, nurse, or scientist.
• Follow SOPs and GLPs; ensure equipment and work areas are clean and properly maintained.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on lab equipment.
• May assist less-experienced team members; provide senior-level support.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory procedures

GLPs

Documentation

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/05/2026

Requisition Number PRN46400B

Job Title Laboratory Technicians

Working Title Laboratory Technicians

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00237 - Nephrology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $20-$22

Close Date 01/05/2027

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

Job Summary

Laboratory Technicians

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Perform quality control testing and inspection of raw materials, formulas, and ingredients within a laboratory environment to meet current quality standards. Maintain documentation of tests, interpret results, and prepare reports. 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. Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment.

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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

Laboratory Technician, III

Perform quality control testing and inspection of raw materials, formulas, and ingredients within a laboratory environment to meet current quality standards. Maintain documentation of tests, interpret results, and prepare reports. Perform senior-level 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. Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment. May assist less-experienced team members. Senior-level support role. Complete assignments with little supervision.

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: SZ6763

Grade: S16

Expected Pay Range: $12.62 to $28.96

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, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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