Research Technicians; Hobbs Lab

Research Technicians (Hobbs Lab) – University of Utah

Job Summary

Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general lab management, preparation of reagents and recombinant enzymes, and ordering of lab supplies.
• Work closely with all members, participate and present in lab meetings, pursue an individual research project, and co-author publications.
• Maintain stocks of common laboratory proteins, prepare common laboratory solutions, competent cells and reagents.
• Maintain a detailed notebook of protocols and research activities.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Order lab supplies and communicate with vendors.
• Manage lab safety and coordinate with Environmental Health and Safety.

Specific Advantages To Joining The New Hobbs Lab

• 1 on 1 training with Dr. Hobbs.
• Learn advanced recombinant protein expression and purification techniques.
• Pursue an individual research project related to innate immunity, enzymology, and structural biology.
• Learn advanced experimental design and be responsible for intellectual commitment to position and relevant literature.
• Participate in lab meetings and work closely with all members of the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• 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.
• Research Technician IV:
  Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences

At least 1.5–2.0 years of availability; previous laboratory experience in protein purification, tissue culture, or microbial culturing is preferred but not required.

Position Details

Full Time;
Campus location;
Pay Rate: $18–$20 per hour;
Close Date: 3/31/2026.