Job Description

Wastewater Surveillance Laboratory Analyst

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $29.01 - $43.60 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Ashlee Adams | ashleeadams@utah.gov | 385-538-4235
Application Deadline – 8/25/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Process wastewater samples for molecular laboratory analysis in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform nucleic acid extraction from wastewater samples using manual and automated methodologies.
• Prepare, perform, and analyze qRT-PCR and other molecular assays, including PCR plate setup, instrument operation, and data interpretation.
• Analyze, compile, and accurately report laboratory results in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with wastewater testing personnel and provide regular updates and findings to the surveillance team.
• Conduct assay validations, verify test performance, and support the implementation and evaluation of new laboratory methods.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  Maintain laboratory biosafety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance through proper documentation, housekeeping, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or
  related science

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2)
  clinical and/or research laboratory.
• Experience performing quantitative polymerase chain
  reaction (qRT-PCR) and digital PCR (dPCR) assays.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology laboratory techniques
  and procedures.
• Experience writing and revising Standard Operating
  Procedures (SOPs).
• Familiarity with laboratory quality assurance (QA) and
  quality control (QC) programs.
• Knowledge of medical and environmental microbiology.
• Experience handling potentially infectious biological
  samples in accordance with biosafety protocols.
• Experience with nucleic acid extraction and handling from a
  variety of sample types.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting
  automated laboratory instrumentation and workflows
• Experience with programming or scripting for laboratory data analysis and automation is a plus.

About the Role

Location –
4431 South 2700 West
Taylorsville, Utah, 84129
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.