Research Specialists V

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Neurobiology Research department is seeking Research Specialists, V to set up and conduct experiments according to established protocols under the direction of scientists. You will perform a range of tasks contributing to tests and studies supporting research objectives and prepare samples for analysis.

The role involves collecting and analyzing data, testing and documenting results, and summarizing findings to inform decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
• This is an Expert-Level position in the General Professional track.
• Requires specialized skill set and advanced level knowledge in the field.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols under scientists' direction.
• Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures.
• Collect and analyze data, test, validate, and document results.
• Summarize research findings and assist in preparing grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, reports, and presentations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Master’s degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/17/2026

Requisition Number PRN46256B

Job Title Research Specialists

Working Title Research Specialists V

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P5 - Expert

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00219 - Neurobiology Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 50,000-92,000

Close Date 09/30/2026

Job Summary

Research Specialists set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and 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. Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developments in field of specialty.

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

Responsibilities

Research Specialist, V set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and 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. Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developments in field of specialty. Recognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

This is an Expert-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P56435

Grade: P17

Expected Pay Range: $43,796 to $100,474

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:

Research Specialist, V: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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