Lab Technician

Title: Lab Technician II

Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Duration: 11+ Months

Summary:

• The Laboratory Support Staff works to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and has the temperament to operate proactively and collaboratively in a team in support of research and development activities.
• Following a training period, tasks will include inventorying and maintaining stocks of project-specific laboratory supplies, laboratory maintenance (equipment maintenance, cleaning, trash removal), and following instructions in the execution of molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, serial dilution of microbiological culture and nucleic acids, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) etc.) and maintaining experimental records in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• The position requires working while using appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) and applying appropriate techniques in handing potentially pathogenic organisms as well as patient samples and other body fluids to ensure proper containment of potentially hazardous materials.
• Must be able to follow established standard operating procedures, as well as study-specific protocols, follow all regulations, safety requirements, and be trained in use of the quality system. The work will be under the direction of a manager and requires the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively and respectfully.
• The position requires basic laboratory (BSL 2enviroment), technical skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and a dedication to the mission and goals of the department and client. Laboratory support staff receive detailed instruction and work under direct supervision on all assignments.
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Support Level 6: High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting; An Associated degree with biology course-work is preferred.