Research Technician - Immunology; Bettini Lab

Overview

Details

Open Date 02/19/2026
Requisition Number PRN
44307B
Job Title Research Technicians
Working Title Research Technician - Immunology (Bettini Lab)
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level S2 - Intermediate
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (may vary based on study needs). This is an on-site position at EEJMRB
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VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00247 - Pathology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 10.92 - 21.81
Close Date 05/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Immediate opening for a Research Technician in the Maria Bettini Lab in the Department of Pathology Division of Microbiology & Immunology. This position will manage day-to-day lab activities including ordering, stocking the lab, mouse colony management, as well as contributing to team projects. Research in the laboratory spans several fields, including immunology, metabolism, autoimmunity, molecular and cellular biology. The focus of research is on T cell function in chronic autoimmunity.

The Research Technician will assist with basic research experiments including molecular biology, cell biology and culture, mouse experiments and animal care. This position provides an opportunity to train in one or more cutting-edge immunological approaches, including spectral high parameter flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and vector mediated gene transfer.

This position provides the ideal opportunity to gain research experience for a competitive graduate program application. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have good record keeping and time management skills. For more information about the lab, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II (Job code S56442)

Key Responsibilities

• Confers with the PI and senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
• Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
• Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
• Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
• May supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.

Note:

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:

• Nearly Continuously:
  Laboratory environment.
• Often:
  Mouse facility.
• Often:
  Exposure to animals.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
:

• Nearly Continuously:
  Hearing, listening, talking.
• Often:
  Repetitive hand motion (such as typing, 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, I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Research Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences Preference will be given to candidates that have previous experience in one or more of the following: molecular biology (such as PCR), flow cytometry, immunology, mouse handling, small animal surgery.

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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