Lab Technician - Logan, UT 84321

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Lab Technician to join a dynamic laboratory team in Logan, UT. This position is ideal for candidates with hands-on laboratory experience and a background in Chemistry, Biology, or a related life sciences field. You will support formulation development, analytical testing, sample preparation, and laboratory operations while working on a variety of research and product support projects. This is an excellent opportunity for recent college students, laboratory technicians, or individuals with production lab experience who are looking to build their career in a collaborative scientific environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform benchtop analysis of new and existing product formulations.
• Prepare, formulate, and mill customer samples for analytical testing and product evaluations.
• Conduct laboratory testing on media and accurately document test results.
• Assist with investigations involving customer complaints and product failures.
• Prepare samples for internal and external analytical testing, including coordinating sample shipments.
• Compile and organize analytical test data to support technical evaluations and project documentation.
• Aid in preparing technical reports, presentations, and laboratory summaries.
• Maintain cell cultures, including cryopreservation, thawing, and routine maintenance activities.
• Perform growth promotion studies and accurately record critical laboratory measurements.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and media according to written specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Perform routine calibration and operation of laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Identify testing issues or equipment concerns and promptly communicate them to laboratory leadership.
• Support efficient laboratory workflow by communicating delays, resolving issues, and assisting team members across multiple projects.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and perform routine equipment maintenance, calibration, and certification activities.
• Follow laboratory procedures, company policies, quality standards, and departmental safety guidelines.
• Accurately document using good laboratory practices and maintain organized laboratory records.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of college coursework in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline OR
• High school diploma with several years of hands-on laboratory or production laboratory experience.
• Hands-on laboratory experience performing testing, sample preparation, or laboratory support activities.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record laboratory data.
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects while collaborating with different team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in research, analytical, microbiology, chemistry, biology, or quality control laboratories.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, calibration, and equipment maintenance.
• Experience preparing laboratory media, reagents, or chemical formulations.
• Experience with cell culture techniques, cryopreservation, or biological sample handling.
• Knowledge of laboratory documentation practices and quality systems.
• Experience supporting product development or analytical testing projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Frequent manual manipulation of laboratory equipment and samples.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment while following established safety procedures.