Research Technicians

Utah

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 13,000 - 40,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Job summary

University of Utah is seeking Research Technicians at multiple levels (I–III) to support scientific research activities in a busy lab environment. You will set up, operate, and maintain instruments, prepare media and reagents, perform tests, and record data.

The role provides entry-level to senior-level opportunities with a structured progression based on experience and needs. The position is full-time, on-site at Salt Lake City campus, with a 40-hour work week and a pay range reflecting the

Qualifications

Experience with lab techniques such as PCR, Western blot, immunohistochemistry is preferred.
Familiarity with data collection and detailed logging of experiments is required.
Entry-level to senior levels depending on business need (I, II, III).
Equivalency: 1 year of higher education can substitute 1 year of work experience.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment.
Perform testing and monitoring of experiments and gather data.
Keep detailed logs of experiments and maintain stock supplies.
Assist research team with routine tasks under supervision.

Skills

Mouse handling

Molecular biology

Computational skills

Data analysis

Tools

PCR

Western blot

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Flow cytometry

In situ hybridization

Tissue culture

Job description

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $9.45 - $28.96

Close Date

Close Date 02/05/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Research Technicians

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.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

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

Requires little to no related experience.

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Research Technician, II

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Research Technician, III

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

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 Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Research Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Research Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

The ideal candidate would have experience with mouse handling and/or mouse survival surgeries (or willingness to learn and become proficient). Prior experience with molecular biology techniques including mouse genotyping and PCR , Q- PCR , western blot, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, in situ hybridization, tissue culture, etc. is preferred as well. Additional skills could include computational skills and comfort with large datasets as well as metabolomics, lipidomics, RNAseq etc.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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