Research Technicians

Details

• Requisition Number: PRN
  44325B
• Job Title: Research Technicians
• Working Title: Research Technicians
• Career Progression Track: S00
• Track Level: S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, 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
• City: Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment: External Posting
• Pay Rate Range: Depending on experience
• Close Date: 05/29/2026

Perform various support tasks in assisting a scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment. Depending on the 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.

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Entry‑level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision. Requires little to no related experience.

Job Code: S56441 | Grade: S12 | Expected Pay Range: $9.45 to $21.69

Mid‑level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision. Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Job Code: S56442 | Grade: S14 | Expected Pay Range: $10.92 to $25.06

Senior‑level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision and may assist less‑experienced team members. Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Job Code: S56443 | Grade: S16 | Expected Pay Range: $12.62 to $28.96

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:
One year of higher education can be substituted for one 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.
• Research Technician, III: Requires 3+ years of 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.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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