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

Details

• Open Date 10/09/2026
• Requisition Number PRN46452B
• Job Title Research Technicians
• Working Title Research Technician
• Career Progression Track S00
• Track Level P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
• FLSA Code Nonexempt
• 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 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research
• Location Campus
• City Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment External Posting
• Pay Rate Range $13.07 - $25.34
• Close Date 01/09/2027

Job Summary

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 detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies. Mid-level or senior-level support role. Complete routine tasks under moderate or little supervision.

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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 Technician, I

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 detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

Research Technician, II

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 detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Research Technician, III

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 detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies. Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.

Research Technician, IV

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 detailed logs of experiments. Maintain and stock supplies. Highest-level support. Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision. May mentor less-experienced team members.

Minimum 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.

Preferences

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).

Type

Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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