Laboratory Services Management

University of Utah

Campus (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a motivated professional to help manage and facilitate research within the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. You will advance projects by coordinating planning, documentation, progress tracking, and stakeholder communications, contributing to technology development and operational efficiency.

You will combine scientific and technical aptitude with strong organizational skills to support complex research activities and regulatory processes, while

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering, physics, imaging science, computer science or a related field.
Ability to manage multiple research projects with strong planning and communication.
Experience across scientific, engineering, clinical, and regulatory contexts is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate research projects through planning, documentation, progress tracking, and communication of issues.
Plan and perform experiments, troubleshoot, and implement new methods and workflows.
Coordinate multidisciplinary activities with faculty, staff, students, clinicians, and external collaborators.
Manage laboratory equipment, including maintenance, updates, and vendor coordination.
Develop and improve standard operating procedures and workflows for efficiency and reproducibility.
Ensure operations comply with institutional, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Assist with regulatory activities including FDA submissions and IRB approvals.
Support inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
Assist with inventory, supplies, facilities coordination, and scheduling of equipment.
Participate in training and supervision of students and junior staff.
Contribute to grant proposals, publications, and scientific communications.

Skills

Project management

Strong organizational skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, imaging science, or computer science

Tools

Horos

OsiriX

ImageJ

3D Slicer

Job description

Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.ired as needed to complete job duties.

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $60,000-$70,000

Close Date

Close Date 11/06/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at the University of Utah advances imaging technologies through activities including medical device design and prototyping, modeling, data analysis, image processing, preclinical investigation, and development of new clinical applications. Principal investigators collaborate closely with numerous departments and research units across campus, as well as external and industry partners.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to participate in, manage, and facilitate research conducted by the department, with the goals of advancing research projects and new technologies while increasing operational efficiency, research productivity, funding, and commercialization activities. The individual will also contribute to the development of new project ideas and research capabilities.

The successful candidate will combine scientific and technical aptitude with strong organizational and project-management skills and will contribute directly to technically and scientifically complex research activities.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Work with principal investigators to manage research projects throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, documentation, progress tracking, deliverables, and communication of issues that may affect completion.
Plan, coordinate, and perform experiments and other research activities, including technical troubleshooting and implementation of new methods, technologies, and workflows.
Coordinate multidisciplinary research activities involving faculty, staff, students, clinicians, engineers, scientists, institutional resources, and external collaborators.
Manage laboratory equipment, including quality control, maintenance documentation, software updates, service, repairs, and coordination with manufacturers and vendors.
Develop, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures and research workflows to support operational efficiency, consistency, and reproducibility.
Help ensure laboratory and research operations comply with applicable institutional, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Assist principal investigators and research teams with regulatory and compliance activities, including institutional research approvals and FDA submissions, amendments, reports, and related documentation.
Support inspections and audits and assist with regulatory documentation, corrective actions, and process improvements.
Assist with laboratory inventory, supply ordering, facilities coordination, and scheduling of equipment and shared research resources.
Coordinate research activities that rely on facilities or resources external to the department.
Participate in training and overseeing students and junior staff.
Contribute to grant applications, research proposals, protocols, progress reports, publications, presentations, and other scientific or technical communications.
Participate in laboratory and project meetings and document key decisions, action items, responsibilities, and deadlines.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Supervisor, Laboratory Services: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

Senior Supervisor, Laboratory Services: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, imaging science, computer science, or a related scientific or technical field.
Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with scientists, engineers, clinicians, staff, students, and external collaborators.
Interest or experience working across scientific, engineering, clinical, operational, and business areas.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commonly used research, documentation, or project-management software.
Experience with medical imaging, image processing, computer programming, preclinical or translational research, regulatory affairs, medical devices, statistical analysis, or laboratory operations is preferred.
Experience with Horos, OsiriX, ImageJ, 3D Slicer, or comparable image-analysis software is a plus.

Type

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu. This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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