Research Technician - Pathology; Evavold​/Lamb Labs

Overview

Open Date: 02/18/2026
• Requisition Number: PRN
44299B
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Job Title:

Research Technicians
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Working Title:

Research Technician - Pathology (Evavold/Lamb Labs)
• 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
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Work Schedule:

Flexible Monday – Friday, occasional weekends. 40 hours per week. This is an on-site position at EEJMRB in the Health Sciences Center.

• Performs technical procedures under supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.
• Supervises the care of research mice; collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis. Performs dissections and minor animal surgery.
• Assists senior laboratory personnel with carrying out experimental procedures and recommend modifications as needed.
• Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
• Procures/orders supplies and materials needed to conduct research
• Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data, and prepares reports summarizing results.
• Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency:
Nearly Continuously:
Laboratory environment. Often:
Exposure to animals. Infectious disease, oils, hazards (including proximity to moving machinery, vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency:
Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking. Often:
Repetitive hand motion (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.

Type:
Benefited Staff

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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