Research Technician II - Pathology (Hale Lab Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Research/Development

Position: Research Technician II - Pathology (Hale Lab)

Details

Open Date 06/25/2026

Requisition Number PRN
45467B

Job Title Research Technicians

Working Title Research Technician II
- Pathology (Hale 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 through Friday, 9am to 5pm. This is an onsite position at the Emma Eccles Jones Medical Research Building.

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 09/25/2026

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Scott Hale Lab in the Department of Pathology seeks a research technician to perform technical procedures in an immunology research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. The employee will record observations and measurements, report results, be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining clean rooms and equipment, and may assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials, ordering, and stocking of materials and equipment.

ESSENTIAL

FUNCTIONS

Confers with senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research.

Performs laboratory tests and conducts experiments and procedures either independently or in a team setting with other researchers in the laboratory.

Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.

Willing to work with research mice, manages research mouse colony, and collects animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.

Performs laboratory duties to clean and maintain equipment and ensures a safe work environment by monitoring and practicing safe laboratory procedures.

Monitors and assists with purchasing of laboratory supplies and materials.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Laboratory environment.

Often:
Exposure to animals, infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.

Often:
Repetitive hand motion such as typing and 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, II:
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

The candidate should be able to learn and apply laboratory techniques and skills, and will perform experiments under the supervision and training of senior lab personnel.
Experience and/or understanding of flow cytometry, RNA and DNA isolation/preparation, sequencing, PCR, and other cellular and molecular biology techniques is strongly preferred.
The candidate should be able to generate accurate and detailed research reports and laboratory records. Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and operate laboratory equipment is important to success in this position.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to work with others, and a strong work ethic/enthusiasm for conducting research is highly preferred.

Type Benefited Staff

Eligible new hires with prior Utah Retirement System service may elect to enroll in the system if they make the election before becoming eligible for retirement. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Equal Opportunity and Title IX

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability,…