Laboratory Technician-Caron Lab

Details

Open Date 10/12/2026

Requisition Number PRN
46435B

Job Title Laboratory Technicians

Working Title Laboratory Technician-Caron Lab

Career Progression Track S00

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

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

TBD

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 $20-23 DOE

Close Date 11/06/2026

The Caron Lab in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Utah is hiring a full-time laboratory technician. We study how ecological pressures shape the evolution of neuronal circuits, using Drosophila species as model systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily lab operations: ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, equipment upkeep, and safety compliance

• Maintain fly stocks and set up genetic crosses

• Perform dissections, immunostaining, and confocal imaging of fly brains

• Run behavioral experiments, including olfactory and learning assays

• Keep accurate records and help train students

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field

• Lab experience with Drosophila, immunohistochemistry, or behavior is a plus

• Organized, reliable, and able to work independently and in a team

• Good communication skills

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

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).

Benefited Staff

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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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