The College of Veterinary Medicine has an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician III to join their team. The Laboratory Technician III will perform technical procedures in a research laboratory and/or perform field research under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. They also assist researchers by performing routine tests, collecting data, setting up and operating equipment, and maintaining various records. This position is scheduled to be 30 hours per week with benefits.

See USU HR Benefit webpage for a full list of benefits: https://www.usu.edu/hr/benefits/

Responsibilities

Lab Support - 50%

Directs laboratory operations including establishing and maintaining schedules, maintaining lab reagents, and overseeing lab organization.
Ensures that laboratory spaces are clean, organized and safe.
Coordinates the repair/maintenance of the lab with outside personnel as needed.
May analyze data and assist with preparing data for publication as directed.
May support and assist with research activities of students and postdocs.

Research Facilitator - 35%

Sets up laboratory equipment and provides all necessary supplies.
Executes experiment plans and directives per instructions.
Maintains supply inventory including ordering supplies as needed.
Maintains lab records.
Provides lab safety guidelines to lab students and may oversee students during lab time.
Ensures that specimens are organized and stored for maximum preservation. Prepares and collects specimens as directed.
Maintains quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Cleans laboratory and equipment.

Lab Supervisor - 10%

Ensures compliance with Environmental Health and Safety rules and regulations, including EPA and state; maintains necessary records.
May organize daily work schedule for department operations, student staff, and volunteers.

Research Lead - 5%

Designs and modifies experiment plans as necessary. Assists with interpreting and publishing research experiments as requested.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

Four years of experience; or an associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience in a research environment.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

ADA

This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per day. Employees are exposed to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

College/Department Highlights

The Laboratory Techician III will be joining the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at an exciting point of transformation. In 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU. The CVM has received approval through its accrediting agency, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, to admit its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025, and cohorts of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah. The CVM is dedicated to providing top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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*updated 09/2025

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