Job Description

Details



Open Date

11/18/2025



Requisition Number

PRN43612B



Job Title

Laboratory Technicians



Working Title

Laboratory Technician-Pellitier Lab



Career Progression Track

S00



Track Level

S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate



FLSA Code

Nonexempt



Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No



Standard Hours per Week

40



Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time



Shift

Day



Work Schedule Summary



TBD



VP Area

Academic Affairs



Department

00116 - School of Biological Sciences



Location

Campus



City

Salt Lake City, UT



Type of Recruitment

External Posting



Pay Rate Range

$20-30 DOE



Close Date

12/02/2025



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



Job Summary



The Pellitier lab is seeking an outstanding candidate to assist in both the field and laboratory operations. The applicant will generate high-throughput fungal amplicon datasets from existing and new samples collected in the field. Additional tasks will include setting up and maintaining a large experimental greenhouse trial using Pine seedlings, and the maintenance of a fungal culture collection. Applicant will be expected to develop proficiency with bioinformatic and statistical methods in R. Additional tasks include organizing and ordering lab equipment and development of molecular and other protocols for the laboratory. Applicant is expected to contribute to lab meetings, and the mentorship of undergraduates engaged in the SRI program. There are opportunities for publication and career development. A background in community, biogeochemistry and plant or fungal biology is required.



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Responsibilities



Laboratory Technician, II



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. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.



Requires at least 1 year of related experience.



Laboratory Technician, III



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. Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.



Requires 3+ years of related experience.



Laboratory Technician, IV



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. Highest-level support. Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision. May mentor less-experienced team members.



Requires 5+ years of related experience.



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, II:

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Laboratory Technician, III :

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Laboratory Technician, IV:

Requires 5+ years of related experience.



Preferences



Type

Benefited Staff



Special Instructions Summary



Additional Information



The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all 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.



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801-581-8365



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