Temporary Research Technician College of Health

This is a part‑time temporary position in which a research technician will be drawn from a college pool to work on sponsored projects. The role involves field work, data collection, data entry, and data analysis, and may require remote or extreme location work.

• Collect, synthesize, archive, and distribute data, specimens, and knowledge.
• Use computerized spreadsheets and databases to enter and manipulate data.
• Produce charts and graphs to display data trends.
• Interpret data results for reporting.
• Work in remote locations, sometimes in extreme conditions.
• Coordinate and lead the activities of other team members.

• High school graduation and 6 months of relevant field experience (Research Technician 1).
• 1 year of relevant college coursework and 1 year of relevant experience (Research Technician 2).
• 2 years of relevant college coursework and 2 years of relevant experience (Research Technician 3).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4 years of experience (Research Technician 4).

This position is part‑time, non‑exempt, temporary, and part of a pooled role. New hires will be placed on the temporary salary schedule; the grade is determined by education and experience. The University of Alaska requires employees to work on‑site unless a position is specifically advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work.

For questions, contact Roxana Petrilla (rnpetrilla) or Aimee Hassell (ahassell).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Visa‑sponsored applicants are not eligible. The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The University of Alaska provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application screening process. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check; any offer of employment is contingent on the completion of the check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.