Job Description
Position Title: Lab Technician II
Work Location: 515 Colorow Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84108
Assignment Duration: 12 months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
The Laboratory Support Staff works to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and operates proactively and collaboratively in a team in support of research and development activities. Following a training period, tasks include laboratory supply management, maintenance, and execution of molecular and microbiological experiments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assists with stocking project-specific laboratory supplies, including inventorying stock.
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Participates in weekly cleaning activities to maintain a clean lab environment.
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Follow detailed instructions in the execution of experiments and procedures.
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Work in a Biosafety Level 2 environment using appropriate PPE with potentially pathogenic microbes, patient samples, and body fluids using sterile techniques.
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Work in PCR areas using appropriate PPE while ensuring proper containment of nucleic acid contamination.
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Use electronic laboratory notebooks to record experimental details.
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Use and maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces according to operational, quality, and safety requirements.
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Communicate with supervisor continually on the progress of assigned tasks.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Perform all work in compliance with corporate policies and within the Quality Management System guidelines.
Qualification & Experience:
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High School Diploma or GED with 1–2 years’ experience in a laboratory setting.
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Associate degree with biology coursework preferred.
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Basic laboratory (BSL-2 environment) technical skills.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to work under direct supervision.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
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Full-time onsite work.
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Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Handling potentially hazardous biological materials.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 17.00/hr.