Laboratory Technician II

Laboratory Technician II

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Health & Medical Professions

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

College: College of Veterinary Medicine

Department: Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

Advertised Salary: Minimum $40,000 commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

There is a current opportunity for a technical position of Laboratory Technician II in the Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UVDL) with primary duties in the molecular section and secondary duties in serology and bacteriology sections.

• Perform PCR-based assays on samples of animal origin.
• Develop or transfer PCR-based assays to detect animal pathogens.
• Perform serologic and microbiologic tests on animal-origin samples.
• Participate in the laboratory's quality system, including completion of necessary proficiency tests.

• An Associate degree of science in a biology-related field OR two years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Capacity to learn/master new techniques.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV".
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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