Job Details

Laboratory Technician I

Position Number: 9967408
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Laboratory Technician I

Job Summary

The laboratory technician will assist with routine experiments and research activities under the supervision of the principal investigator and other lab members. Responsibilities include preparing reagents and samples, maintaining accurate experimental records, and assisting with data generation, collection, and organization. The technician will also help maintain laboratory supplies and equipment and follow established safety procedures.
This position is needed to provide technical support for ongoing research projects and assist with routine laboratory operations. Hiring a technician will help maintain research progress and allow other lab members to focus on more specialized experimental work.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve -- which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming -- with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.
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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
Laboratory Technician, IPerform quality control testing and inspection of raw materials, formulas, and ingredients within a laboratory environment to meet current quality standards. Maintain documentation of tests, interpret results, and prepare reports. Perform entry-level 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. Troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment. Entry-level support role. Perform routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.Job Code: SZ6761

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, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46751B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 02041 - HCI Xiaoyang Zhang Lab
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $8.79 to $20.17
Close Date: 11/19/2026
Open Until Filled:

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