Lab Manager I - Microbiology (Part-Time, Variable Hour)
Salary
$22.60 - $26.58 Hourly
Location
Main Campus - Orem
Job Type
Part-Time Staff
Job Number
FY2706283
Division
VP Academic Affairs
Department
Biology
Opening Date
07/23/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Applicant Support
1-855-524-5627
Support@schooljobs.com
Position Announcement
Join Utah Valley University as a part-time Lab Manager and play a key role in supporting hands-on learning for students. In this collaborative position, youll help ensure laboratory courses run smoothly by managing equipment, preparing materials, maintaining lab spaces, and supporting laboratory personnel. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and creating an environment where students and faculty can succeed. If youre looking for meaningful, flexible work where your contributions have a direct impact on student learning, wed love to have you on our team.
Summary of Responsibilities
Orders, procures, and prepares supplies, materials, and solutions for laboratory courses.
Organizes and maintains facilities and equipment for laboratory courses, including chemicals and Material Data Safety Sheets.
Trains and supervises laboratory personnel.
Identifies, selects, and makes hiring recommendations for student assistants.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in an area of expertise commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position; OR, a related combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in microbiology or a related field.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
Optional:
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
Knowledge of laboratory methods in microbiology. Knowledge of the maintenance of lab equipment.
Knowledge of safe handling and storage of lab materials, supplies, and cultures.
Knowledge of OSHA laboratory standards and the ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or hazard control standards.
Skills
Abilities
Ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of co-workers with varying levels of training.
Ability to interact productively with students.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:
Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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Briefly describe the types of laboratory procedures, equipment, or materials you have worked with.
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Briefly include your experience with inventory, equipment maintenance, chemical handling, or laboratory safety procedures.
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Employer Utah Valley University
Address 800 W. University Parkway
Orem, Utah, 84058
Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627
Website http://www.uvu.edu
Utah Valley University was established in 1941 as Central Utah Vocational School (CUVS) with the primary function of providing war production training. CUVS was part of the Provo School District located in south Provo. The institution received a state appropriation in March 1945 of $50,000 to operate for the 1945-1947 biennium. In 1947, the school received funding as a permanent state institution. A new site for the school was acquired on University Avenue in Provo in 1948; in the 1952, the state appropriated funding for the first construction on that site. As enrollments grew, the state acquired over 185 acres in southwest Orem and the first building was completed in 1977. Today, the University’s facilities consist of a combined total of 412 acres with 50 buildings with campuses in Orem, Provo, and Heber City and property in Vineyard and at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.