Lab Technician $20/hr.

Labor Technician

Category: Life Science Employment Type: Contract Reference: BH-391501-1 Work Location: Salt Lake City Initial Compensation: $20.000/Hr. Summary: The Laboratory Support Staff plays a key role in supporting research and development activities. After completing training, responsibilities will include managing laboratory inventory, maintaining equipment and workspaces, and assisting with molecular and microbiological experiments. Typical tasks include nucleic acid extraction, serial dilutions, and PCR setup, as well as accurate documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks. This role involves working in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) environment, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and sterile techniques to handle potentially pathogenic organisms, patient samples, and other body fluids safely. The technicians must follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs), study-specific protocols, and all regulatory and safety requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and inventory project-specific laboratory supplies.
• Participate in weekly cleaning and maintenance activities to ensure a safe and organized lab environment.
• Follow detailed instructions to execute molecular and microbiological experiments and procedures.
• Work in a BSL-2 environment using PPE and sterile techniques for contamination and infection control.
• Handle PCR workflows while preventing nucleic acid contamination.
• Accurately record experimental details in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in compliance with SOPs, quality, and safety guidelines.
• Communicate progress and issues to the supervisor regularly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Ensure work complies with corporate policies and the Quality Management System.

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED with 1-2 years of laboratory experience.
• Preferred: Associate degree with coursework in biology.

Estimated Min Rate: $20.00 Estimated Max Rate: $20.00

What's In It For You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life and Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit and weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day and Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.