Research Technicians

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Hale Lab is seeking a Research Technician II to perform immunology-based procedures under supervision in an on-site setting at the Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building. You will document observations, report results, and assist with materials receipt and stocking.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of related experience and familiarity with flow cytometry, RNA/DNA work, sequencing, and PCR; strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related laboratory experience required.
• 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience.
• Experience with flow cytometry, RNA/DNA isolation, sequencing, and PCR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confers with senior lab personnel on procedures to follow in research.
• Performs tests and experiments independently or with others in the lab.
• Calculates statistics, analyzes data and prepares results reports.
• Manage mouse colony, collect tissues and specimens for analysis.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safe laboratory practices.
• Monitor purchasing of lab supplies and materials.

Skills

Lab techniques

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mice handling

Data reporting

Education

1 year higher education substituted for 1 year related work

Tools

Flow cytometry

PCR

RNA isolation

DNA isolation

Sequencing

Job description

Working Title Research Technician II - Pathology (Hale Lab)

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S2 - Intermediate

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

Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. This is an onsite position at the Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building ( map ).

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00247 - Pathology

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 10.92 - 21.81

Close Date

Close Date 12/29/2026

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

Job Summary

Research Technician II | Job Code S56442 | Grade S14
The Scott Hale Lab in the Department of Pathology seeks a research technician to perform technical procedures in an immunology research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.
The employee will record observations and measurements, and report results. May be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanrooms and equipment. May assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials, and ordering and stocking of materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research.
• Performs laboratory tests and conducts experiments and procedures either independently or in a team setting with other researchers in the laboratory.
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• Must be willing to work with research mice, will perform duties to manage research mouse colony, and collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Performs laboratory duties to clean and maintain equipment and ensures a safe work environment by monitoring and practicing safe laboratory procedures.
• Monitors and assists with purchasing of laboratory supplies and materials

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nebly Continuously: Laboratory environment.
Often: Exposure to animals. Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nebly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing and pipetting), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

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

• The candidate should be able to learn and apply laboratory techniques and skills, and will perform experiments under the supervision and training of senior lab personnel.
• Experience and/or understanding of flow cytometry, RNA and DNA isolation/preparation, sequencing, PCR , and other cellular and molecular biology techniques is strongly preferred.
• The candidate should be able to generate accurate and detailed research reports and laboratory records. Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and operate laboratory equipment is important to success in this position.
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to work with others, and a strong work ethic/enthusiasm for conducting research is highly preferred.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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.

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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