Lab Technician

Job Summary Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Responsibilities Perform 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 senior-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. May assist less-experienced team members. Senior-level support role. Complete assignments with little supervision. Work Environment Nearly continuously: Office environment. Often: Exposure to infectious disease, oils, hazards including 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 Nearly continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr