Lab Technician

Details

Open Date 09 / 19 / 2025

Requisition Number PRN16399N

Job Title Lab Technician

Working Title Lab Technician

Career Progression Track C

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 20

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Arranged with the Supervisor

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01709 - CCTS - PRECISION MEDICINE

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 12.02 to 21.63

Close Date 11 / 30 / 2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 10 / 31 / 2025

Job Summary

The Cellular Translational Research Core ( CTRC ) is seeking a motivated undergraduate student for a temporary part-time Lab Technician position in our biorepository (9 months). In this role, you will contribute to an important national study called SPRINT (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial). Your responsibilities will include retrieving, aliquoting, packaging, and shipping human samples to institutions across the country for downstream analyses. The ultimate goal of SPRINT is to determine the role of the APOE ε4 genotype in Alzheimer’s disease, and these samples will undergo advanced analyses such as DNA sequencing and proteomics.

As a Lab Technician, you will gain valuable hands-on laboratory experience in a large-scale biomedical research project, while also assisting with data entry in our Laboratory Information Management System ( LIMS ) called OpenSpecimen. This role will provide you with experience in sample handling, process improvement, and collaboration with other students and researchers. The position is designed to offer flexibility for your academic schedule and is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in science or medicine.

The CTRC is a service-oriented laboratory, and our mission is to provide laboratory services, support, and expertise to accelerate investigator-driven research. If you are qualified and interested, we encourage you to apply and join our collaborative and rewarding core team.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to lift boxes or equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.

Able to lift and handle somewhat heavy freezer towers (approximately 25 lbs).

Must have skilled hands, with technical precision and meticulous attention to experimental details.

Capable of properly handling precious and irreplaceable biospecimens without compromising their integrity.

Skilled and precise when handling frozen samples.

Familiarity with the safe handling of liquid nitrogen and other cryopreservation hazards.

Competent computer skills, including basic knowledge of sample tracking software.

High-level quality control is essential, maintaining 100% accuracy in labeling, sample identification, and tracking.

Ability to perform tests and procedures using sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Identify, follow, and modify key protocols as needed to meet the lab’s specific requirements.

Ability to listen and communicate clearly with customers in a friendly, knowledgeable, and timely manner.

Professionalism and excellent customer service are expected, given the facility’s close interaction with numerous investigators.

Problem Solving

This position assists senior laboratory personnel in planning methods and techniques. Work requires exercising independent judgment and basic theoretical knowledge of the applicable science. This position may include limited supervision of entry-level laboratory personnel, who may refer sensitive or unusual situations to the incumbent. If the incumbent cannot resolve the issue, it is referred to the supervisor.

This job description 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required :

Nearly Continuously : Office environment.

Often : Infectious disease, oils ( there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids ), hazards ( includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals ).

Seldom : Exposure to animals.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously : Hearing, listening, talking.

Often : Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom : Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

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.

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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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