Veterinary Pharmacology Lab Technician (LC-MS/MS)

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking a meticulous Lab Technician III to operate and maintain LC-MS/MS, perform in vitro metabolism and pharmacology assays, and support daily lab operations in the Comparative and Translational Veterinary Pharmacology Laboratory.

The role emphasizes precise documentation, training, and the ability to work independently after training. It is a 0.75 FTE benefited position with potential to expand to 1.0 FTE through Aug 31, 2030, and requires US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science-related field plus two years of lab technician experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, toxicology, biology, or related field with two years of lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform LC-MS/MS workflows for quantification in biological matrices using validated methods.
• Conduct molecular biology, biochemical, and in vitro metabolism and pharmacology assays.
• Manage sample workflows: receiving, transporting, labeling, aliquoting, storing, tracking, and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory safety

GLP knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

LC-MS/MS

PCR

Cell culture

SOP documentation

Job description

Utah State University is seeking a meticulous Lab Technician III to operate and maintain LC-MS/MS, perform in vitro metabolism and pharmacology assays, and support daily lab operations in the Comparative and Translational Veterinary Pharmacology Laboratory.

The role emphasizes precise documentation, training, and the ability to work independently after training. It is a 0.75 FTE benefited position with potential to expand to 1.0 FTE through Aug 31, 2030, and requires US work authorization.