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Lab Technician-Horvath Lab

Position Number: 7142617
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Lab Technician-Horvath Lab

Job Summary

Clone genes for expressing proteins in bacteria. Cultivate bacteria testing for optimal protein expression. Purify protein from bacteria by immobilized metal affinity chromatography, size exclusion chromatography, and ion exchange chromatography. Measure the binding of purified protein with carbohydrates. Crystalize proteins in complex with carbohydrates.

Responsibilities
Laboratory Technician, IPerform 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: S56761Grade: S11Expected Pay Range: $10.34 to $20.17
Laboratory Technician, IIPerform 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: S56762Grade: S14Expected Pay Range: $12.85 to $25.06
Laboratory Technician, IIIPerform 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: S56763Grade: S16Expected Pay Range: $14.85 to $28.96
Laboratory Technician, IVPerform 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: S56764Grade: S19Expected Pay Range: $18.45 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.

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Requisition Number: PRN17026N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: TBD
Department: 00116 - School of Biological Sciences
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 20.00/hour
Close Date: 5/22/2026
Open Until Filled:

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