Research Specialists V

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

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Research Specialist at Campus to set up and conduct experiments under scientists' direction. You will prepare samples, perform lab tasks, and collect and analyze data to support research objectives.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalency) with extensive related experience or a master’s degree with additional years. This Expert‑level role requires advanced skills and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor or equivalent plus 10 years of directly related work experience.
• Requires a master’s degree or equivalent plus 8 years of directly related work experience.
• Expert-Level position in the General Professional track; highly specialized skill set may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols under scientist direction.
• Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures.
• Collect and analyze data, test, validate, and document results; summarize findings for decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Research Specialists V

Job Summary

Research Specialists

Set up and conduct experiments according to established researchprotocols while working under the direction of scientists. Performa variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support theobjectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis andperform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and analyze data,and test, validate, and document results. Summarize researchfindings to help inform decisions. Assist in the preparation ofresearch documentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions,manuscripts, reports, summaries, publications, and presentations.Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, anddevelopments in field of specialty.

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

Responsibilities

Research Specialist, V Set up and conductexperiments according to established research protocols whileworking under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety oftasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectivesof research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and performlaboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and analyze data, andtest, validate, and document results. Summarize research findingsto help inform decisions. Assist in the preparation of researchdocumentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts,reports, summaries, publications, and presentations. Remainknowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developmentsin field of specialty. Recognized as subject matter expert andadvanced individual contributor professional. Requires specializedskill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and withextensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.This isan Expert-Level position in the General Professional track.JobCode: P56435Grade: P17Expected Pay Range: $43,796 to $100,474

Minimum Qualifications

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

Department may hire employee at one of thefollowing job levels:

Research Specialist, V: Requires a bachelor's (orequivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years ofdirectly related work experience.

Requisition Number

PRN46256B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Department

00219 - Neurobiology Research

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

50,000-92,000

Close Date

09/30/2026