Research Specialists

Job Details

• Open Date 12/05/2025
• Requisition Number PRN
  43752B
• Job Title Research Specialists
• Working Title Research Specialists
• Career Progression Track P00
• Track Level P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
• FLSA Code Professional
• Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
• Standard Hours per Week 40
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Shift Day
• Work Schedule Summary
• VP Area U of U Health - Academics
• Department 01502 - Department of Biochemistry
• Location Campus
• City Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment External Posting
• Pay Rate Range $18 - $20
• Close Date 03/31/2026
• Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and analyze data, and test, validate, and document results. Summarize research findings to help inform decisions.

Assist in the preparation of research documentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, reports, summaries, publications, and presentations. Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developments in field of specialty.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and analyze data, and test, validate, and document results. Summarize research findings to help inform decisions.

Assist in the preparation of research documentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, reports, summaries, publications, and presentations. Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developments in field of specialty. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conducts work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P56431

Grade: P12

Expected Pay Range: $27,194 to $62,386

Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect and analyze data, and test, validate, and document results. Summarize research findings to help inform decisions.

Assist in the preparation of research documentation, such as grants, regulatory submissions, manuscripts, reports, summaries, publications, and presentations. Remain knowledgeable in the research methods, techniques, and developments in field of specialty. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.

Job Code: P56432

Grade: P13

Expected Pay Range: $29,913 to $68,625

Set up and conduct experiments according to established research protocols while working under the direction of scientists. Perform a variety of tasks contributing to tests and studies to support the objectives of research projects. Prepare samples for analysis and perform laboratory tasks and procedures. Collect…