Job Details

Lab Technician

Position Number: 9811328
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Lab Technician

Job Summary

Laboratory Technicians
Performs technical procedures in the HCI Biorepository research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Responsible for maintaining work areas and equipment. Will assist with receipt and processing of biological materials, and database management for inventory and search of biospecimens. Will assist in collecting biospecimens from remote clinics, with any personal transport costs reimbursed.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research processes.
Receiving and processing patient biospecimens, labelling samples, and appropriate database entry and storage of samples.
Work schedule that will allow for after-hours (after 5pm) collection of samples at HCI.
Assist in collecting samples from remote clinics and transporting back to HCI. Any personal costs will be reimbursed.
Assists in maintaining the physical environment of the lab.
Will assist in uploading patient information into database.

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

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, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline or equivalency; knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in human relations and effective communication skills.
OSHA, HIPAA, and Biosafety training will be required after hiring.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46152B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01274 - HCI Biorepository
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 23000 to 28000
Close Date: 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled:

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