Research Technicians

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health Research invites applications for Research Technicians to support scientific teams in conducting tests and experiments. You will set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment, and may prepare media, samples, solutions, and reagents depending on the area of research.

Learn more about University of Utah benefits. The department may hire at various levels with corresponding pay ranges; this is a full-time, day-shift position at Campus, Salt Lake City,

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform support tasks in assisting scientific research team with tests and experiments.
• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment.
• Prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents as needed.
• Perform testing and monitoring and gather/record research data.
• Keep detailed logs of experiments and maintain stock of supplies.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data recording

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Details

• Open Date 08/24/2026
• Requisition Number PRN46002B
• Job Title Research Technicians
• Working Title Research Technicians
• Career Progression Track S00
• Track Level S2 - Intermediate
• 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 01337 - Molecular Medicine Program
• Location Campus
• City Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment External Posting
• Pay Rate Range $10.92 to $25.06
• Close Date 09/01/2026

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.

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, 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.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S56442

Grade: S14

Expected Pay Range: $10.92 to $25.06

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

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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