Lab Technician

Overview

• Open Date
  : 01/27/2026
• Requisition Number
  : PRN
  44125B
• Job Title
  :
  Lab Technician
• Working Title
  :
  Lab Technician
• Career Progression Track
  : C
• 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
  :
• VP Area
  :
  President
• Department
  : 01274 - HCI Biorepository
• Location
  :
  Campus
• City
  :
  Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment
  :
  External Posting
• Pay Rate Range
  : 12.02 to 21.63
• Close Date
  : 03/27/2026

Performs technical procedures in the HCI Biorepository research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. Responsible for maintaining work areas and equipment. Will assist with receipt and processing of biological materials, and database management for inventory and search of biospecimens.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

Essential Functions

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Often:
Infectious disease, oils ( there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids ), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals ).

Seldom:
Exposure to animals.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Type
:
Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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