Lab Technician; part-time

Position: Lab Technician (part-time, 28 hours/week)
Why Work at BYUAs the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”Our

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Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lab Technician (part-time, 28 hours/week)
Join the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology as a Lab Technician and play a vital role in supporting innovative research and hands-on teaching. In this role, you will manage the daily operations of the zebrafish research facility, oversee the confocal microscopy facility, and maintain departmental laboratory equipment. This position provides technical expertise, trains and supervises students and researchers, ensures the safe and efficient operation of specialized research facilities and equipment, and collaborates with faculty and staff to support a wide range of research and instructional activities.

What you’ll do in this position:

Manage daily operations of the zebrafish research facility, ensuring compliance with animal care and research protocols

Monitor zebrafish health, water quality, and facility systems

Maintain zebrafish colonies, including feeding, breeding, and preserving genetic lines

Perform routine maintenance of aquaria, equipment, and facility inventory

Hire, train, schedule, and supervise student employees

Mentor student researchers in zebrafish husbandry and laboratory procedures

Train and certify faculty, staff, and students to use confocal microscopy and other imaging equipment

Provide technical support, troubleshoot instrumentation, and coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs

Manage microscope scheduling, user access, and billing

Maintain departmental laboratory equipment, including ultra-low temperature freezers, and support departmental safety and research operations

What qualifies you for this role:

RequiredA firm commitment to the mission of BYUBachelor's degree in Biology, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a closely related life science field

One year of experience working in a laboratory, research, animal care, or related technical environment

Experience maintaining records and following laboratory safety and standard operating procedures

Preferred

Two or more years of experience supporting biological research in a laboratory setting

Experience with zebrafish husbandry, aquatic animal care, or animal research facilities

Experience operating, maintaining, or training users on confocal or other advanced microscopy systems

Experience supervising, training, or mentoring students or employees

Experience with laboratory inventory, purchasing, or equipment management

Application at 11:59 pm (MST)
Required Documentation - To be considered, your application must include the following materials:

Resume Three References What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits , including:401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household

Tuition benefits after two years

Access to athletic facilities

Access to the library

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents

Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYUPay Grade: 52

Typical Starting Pay: $31.25 to $40.50 an hour Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
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