Laboratory Tech-Yamaguchi Lab
University of Utah
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Operations
- Work
- On-site in Salt Lake City
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations48%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This is a mid-level support role in the Yamaguchi Lab, requiring moderate supervision for routine tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct experiments and collect data.
- Assist with experimental preparation, including making solutions and preparing specimens.
- Support daily laboratory operations, such as equipment setup, cleaning, and maintenance.
- 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 instrument calibration.
Requirements & Tech Stack
N/A
Qualifications
- Laboratory Technician, I: Little to no related experience.
- Laboratory Technician, II: At least 1 year of related experience.
- Laboratory Technician, III: 3+ years of related experience.
Equivalency Statement
- 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., a bachelor's degree equals 4 years of directly related work experience).
Preferences
- Prior experience in small animal surgery, electrophysiology, histology, or other biological laboratory techniques and coursework.
- Strong interest in neuroscience research.