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**Open Date** 01/09/2026

**Requisition Number** PRN16681N

**Job Title** Laboratory Technicians

**Working Title** Laboratory Technicians

**Career Progression Track** S00

**Track Level** S3 - Skilled

**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

Part-time, flexible, 20 working hours from Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00848 - Pediatric Administration

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $20.03 - $25.21

**Close Date** 04/09/2026

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

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

1. Design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments focused on protein expression and signaling pathways, including Western blotting, proteomics workflows, and related biochemical assays.

2. Perform transcript-level expression analyses (e.g. quantitative PCR , RNA sequencing), and assist with sample preparation, data quality control, and basic data interpretation.

3. Maintain and culture mammalian cell lines, including routine passaging, cryopreservation, viability assessment, and optimization of experimental conditions.

4. 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.

5. Perform mouse handling and in vivo procedures, including restraint, tail vein injections, tissue collection, and postoperative monitoring in accordance with IACUC -approved protocols.

6. Assist with mouse phenotyping and in vivo experimental studies, including cohort setup, treatment administration, behavioral or physiological assessments, tissue harvest, and accurate recordkeeping.

7. Coordinate and manage assigned research projects from experimental planning through data collection, organization, and contribution to figures, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.

8. Ensure compliance with all institutional, departmental, and regulatory requirements for animal care, biosafety, and laboratory safety; participate in relevant trainings as required.

9. 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, III

Senior-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: S56763

Grade: S16

Expected 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 Summary

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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._

_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_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._

_https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South._