R&D Technician I

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The R&D Technician I provides technical and non-technical services in laboratory service areas under the direction of an R&D Manager or Supervisor. Duties may include data handling and input, sample handling, specimen preparation, reagent preparation, glassware and reagent handling and storage, supply maintenance, and assistance with quality control and equipment activities. The role performs and documents quality control and equipment maintenance; handles, retrieves, de-identifies, organizes, and reviews specimens according to departmental procedures; and supports run setup and accurate sample order. Under supervision, the technician begins training on complex processes and procedures. The position also maintains a clean work area, follows laboratory safety and biohazard regulations, and protects data confidentiality and ethical standards. The role is based in a biohazard laboratory environment and requires personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies. Physical requirements include occasional stooping and reaching, occasional movement between work sites and within the office, sedentary exertion of up to 10 pounds occasionally, fine motor control, and close, far, and peripheral visual acuity.

Requirements

Comply with ARUP policies and procedures.
Use personal protective equipment in the biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including stooping, reaching, occasional mobility between work sites and within the office, sedentary exertion, fine motor control, and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

Perform and document quality control and equipment maintenance.
Understand appropriate specimen collection, handling, and transport.
Retrieve and de-identify specimens accurately according to established departmental procedures.
Notify the appropriate supervisor or designated individual about specimens meeting rejection criteria and resolve the issue as directed.
Prepare, organize, and review specimens for run setup according to departmental procedures, ensuring accurate sample order.
Maintain a clean work area, cleaning benchtops and equipment after spills and daily at the end of the work shift as required.
Begin training on complex processes and procedures within the group under supervision.
Assist others in areas of defined competency when assigned workload is complete.
Comply with safety and biohazard regulations outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual.
Observe data security and confidentiality principles and maintain ethical standards in work assignments and interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.