Research Technicians

Research Technicians – University of Utah Health Research

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We are looking for highly motivated individuals to assist our scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. The role involves setting up, operating, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, preparing media, samples, solutions, specimens, and reagents (depending on area of research), performing testing and monitoring, gathering and recording research data, keeping detailed logs of experiments, and maintaining and stocking supplies.

• Open Date: 11/17/2025
• Requisition Number: PRN
  43603B
• Job Title: Research Technicians
• Career Progression Track: S00
• Track Level: S1 – Entry Level Support
• 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, Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment: External Posting
• Pay Rate Range: $9.45 to $21.69 per hour
• Close Date: 02/16/2026

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.

• Assist the scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments.
• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, or reagents as needed.
• Perform testing and monitoring of experiments.
• Gather and record research data accurately.
• Keep detailed logs of experiments.
• Maintain and stock laboratory supplies.

• One year of higher education can be substituted for one year of directly related work experience.
• Research Technician, I – Requires little to no related experience.

• Type:
  Benefited Staff

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This position may require 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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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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