Ophthalmology Lab Research Technician

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefited Staff

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for Research Technician positions at the Ophthalmology-Research department on campus in Salt Lake City. The roles provide mid-to-senior level support for executing tests, maintaining instruments, preparing media and reagents, and recording data.

Hiring levels I–IV offer progression opportunities with 40-hour weeks, day shifts, and a benefits package; candidates with biology backgrounds or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in complex lab techniques, equipment, and scientific terminology.
• Skilled in statistical analysis and report preparation.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Willingness to work with mice.

Responsibilities

• Perform various support tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments.
• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment.
• Depending on area of research, may prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents.
• Perform testing and monitoring; gather and record research data; keep logs; maintain stock.

Skills

Proficiency in complex lab techniques,

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Willingness to work with mice

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology or related scientific discipline

Job description

The University of Utah invites applications for Research Technician positions at the Ophthalmology-Research department on campus in Salt Lake City. The roles provide mid-to-senior level support for executing tests, maintaining instruments, preparing media and reagents, and recording data.

Hiring levels I–IV offer progression opportunities with 40-hour weeks, day shifts, and a benefits package; candidates with biology backgrounds or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply.