Salary: $22.60 - $26.58 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Orem
Job Type: Part-Time Staff
Job Number: FY2706283
Division: VP Academic Affairs
Department: Biology
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter
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Position Announcement
Join Utah Valley University as a part-time Lab Manager and play a key role in supporting hands-on learning for students. In this collaborative position, you'll help ensure laboratory courses run smoothly by managing equipment, preparing materials, maintaining lab spaces, and supporting laboratory personnel. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and creating an environment where students and faculty can succeed. If you're looking for meaningful, flexible work where your contributions have a direct impact on student learning, we'd love to have you on our team.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Orders, procures, and prepares supplies, materials, and solutions for laboratory courses.
- Organizes and maintains facilities and equipment for laboratory courses, including chemicals and Material Data Safety Sheets.
- Trains and supervises laboratory personnel.
- Identifies, selects, and makes hiring recommendations for student assistants.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in an area of expertise commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position; OR, a related combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in microbiology or a related field.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required:
- Resume
- Evidence of Degree
Optional:
- Cover Letter
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of laboratory methods in microbiology. Knowledge of the maintenance of lab equipment.
- Knowledge of safe handling and storage of lab materials, supplies, and cultures.
- Knowledge of OSHA laboratory standards and the ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or hazard control standards.
Skills
- Skill in selecting, training, and supervising co-workers and assistants.
Abilities
- Ability to effectively juggle multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of co-workers with varying levels of training.
- Ability to interact productively with students.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.
Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:
- Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:
- Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)
- Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness
- Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School or equivalent
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Ph.D.
- Ph.D. (abd)
- Juris Doctorate
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What is your degree field of study?
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
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Briefly describe the types of laboratory procedures, equipment, or materials you have worked with.
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Briefly include your experience with inventory, equipment maintenance, chemical handling, or laboratory safety procedures.
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