Research Specialist III — Lab Experiments & Data

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Research Specialist III to set up and conduct experiments under scientists. You will prepare samples, collect and analyze data, and document results to support research projects.

The role involves preparing grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and reports, staying current with methods and developments in the field. Required is a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) plus 6 years, or a master's degree (or equivalency) plus 4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Equivalency: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols.
• Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures.
• Collect, analyze data, and test, validate, and document results.
• Summarize research findings to help inform decisions.
• Assist in the preparation of research documentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, reports, summaries, publications, and presentations.

Skills

Laboratory experiments

Data analysis

Sample preparation

Documentation

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

University of Utah seeks a Research Specialist III to set up and conduct experiments under scientists. You will prepare samples, collect and analyze data, and document results to support research projects.

The role involves preparing grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, and reports, staying current with methods and developments in the field. Required is a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) plus 6 years, or a master's degree (or equivalency) plus 4 years of related experience.