Job Details

Laboratory Technicians-Caron Lab

Position Number: 9736191
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Laboratory Technicians-Caron Lab

Job Summary

Laboratory Technicians

TEMPORARY POSITION The laboratory technician will assist with ongoing research projects in the laboratory while completing and publishing thesis-related work. Responsibilities include conducting experiments in genetics, behavior, functional imaging, molecular biology, and comparative studies across Drosophila species; maintaining fly stocks and performing routine laboratory tasks; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; contributing to manuscript preparation and figure generation; and assisting with general laboratory organization and maintenance.

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Responsibilities
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.

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

Preferences
PhD in related field

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45770B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: TBD
Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $22-26/hour
Close Date: 08/07/2026
Open Until Filled:

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