Lab Technician-Horvath Lab

Details Open Date

Requisition Number PRN
17454N

Job Title Laboratory Technicians

Working Title Lab Technician-Horvath Lab

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

TBD

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00116 - School of Biological Sciences

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $20/hour

Close Date 10/16/2026

Clone genes for expressing proteins in bacteria. Evolve new biochemical functions by applying phage-assisted evolution. Cultivate bacteria testing for optimal protein expression. Purify protein from bacteria by immobilized metal affinity chromatography, size exclusion chromatography, and ion exchange chromatography. Develop assays to measure the evolved biochemical activity in vitro. Crystalize proteins in complex with DNA .

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 calibration of instruments.

Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT :

1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Laboratory Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Laboratory Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Laboratory Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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