Job Information
University of Utah Laboratory Technician-Pellitier Lab in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 04/20/2026
Requisition Number PRN44616B
Job Title Laboratory Technicians
Working Title Laboratory Technician-Pellitier Lab
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level
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 $20-30 DOE
Close Date 05/25/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Laboratory Technicians
The Pellitier lab is seeking an outstanding candidate to assist in both the field and laboratory operations. The applicant will generate high-throughput fungal amplicon datasets from existing and new samples collected in the field. Additional tasks will include setting up and maintaining a large experimental greenhouse trial using Pine seedlings, and the maintenance of a fungal culture collection. Applicant will be expected to develop proficiency with bioinformatic and statistical methods in R. Additional tasks include organizing and ordering lab equipment and development of molecular and other protocols for the laboratory. Applicant is expected to contribute to lab meetings, and the mentorship of undergraduates engaged in the SRI program. There are opportunities for publication and career development. A background in community, biogeochemistry and plant or fungal biology is required.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Laboratory Technician, I
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. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.
Requires little to no related experience.
This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S56761
Grade: S11
Expected Pay Range: $8.79 to $20.17
Laboratory Technician, II
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. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S56762
Grade: S14
Expected Pay Range: $10.92 to $25.06
Laboratory Technician, III
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.
Requires 3+ years of related experience.
This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S56763
Grade: S16
Expected Pay Range: $12.62 to $28.96
Laboratory Technician, IV
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. Highest-level support. Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision. May mentor less-experienced team members.
Requires 5+ years of related experience.
This is a Highly Skilled Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S56764
Grade: S19
Expected Pay Range: $12.62 to $35.98
Minimum Qualifications
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
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.
Laboratory Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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