Job Details

Laboratory Technicians

Position Number: 6845959
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Laboratory Technicians

Job Summary

Job Summary:
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.

Up to nine months of funding available:
This is a time-limited and temporary, non-benefited position with an anticipated term of employment of nine months or less. Employment may end sooner than anticipated based on departmental needs, funding availability, or other factors. Continued employment is contingent upon departmental review, satisfactory performance, and the availability of funding.

Department Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions: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

Design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments focused on protein expression and signaling pathways, including Western blotting, proteomics workflows, and related biochemical assays.
Perform transcript-level expression analyses (e.g. quantitative PCR, RNA sequencing), and assist with sample preparation, data quality control, and basic data interpretation.
Maintain and culture mammalian cell lines, including routine passaging, cryopreservation, viability assessment, and optimization of experimental conditions.
Conduct transfection and genetic manipulation in cell and mouse models (e.g., plasmid transfection, viral transduction or other genetic engineering approaches) to support mechanistic studies.
Perform mouse handling and in vivo procedures, including restraint, tail vein injections, tissue collection, and postoperative monitoring in accordance with IACUC-approved protocols.
Assist with mouse phenotyping and in vivo experimental studies, including cohort setup, treatment administration, behavioral or physiological assessments, tissue harvest, and accurate recordkeeping.
Coordinate and manage assigned research projects from experimental planning through data collection, organization, and contribution to figures, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.
Ensure compliance with all institutional, departmental, and regulatory requirements for animal care, biosafety, and laboratory safety; participate in relevant trainings as required.
Contribute to a collaborative research environment by communicating results to the principal investigator and research team, participating in lab meetings, and assisting in training of students or other staff as needed.

Laboratory Technician, IIISenior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.Requires 3+ years of related experience.This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.Job Code: S56763Grade: S16Expected Pay Range: $20.03 to $25.21
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences
Preferences:

Advanced Biological Science Degree (e.g., an M.S. or above).
Minimal training is required due to temporary nature of the position.

The Department will screen applicants according to the identified preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16681N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Part-time, flexible, 20 working hours from Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.03 - $25.21
Close Date: 4/9/2026
Open Until Filled:

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