Research Technicians

Overview

Responsibilities details provided below. Open Date: 01/05/2026.

Requisition Number: PRN
43940B.

Job Title:

Research Technicians.

Working Title:

Research Technicians. Career Progression Track: S00. Track Level: S4 - Highly Skilled, 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. 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: $17-$20. Close Date: 05/04/2026. Priority Review Date: posting may close at any time.

Job Summary
Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.

• Experiments:
  Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
• Sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigator and other senior investigators in the laboratory; may have primary responsibility for independently setting up, performing and trouble shooting less complex experiments.
• Observes experimental results in progress and maintains written records of activities and observations; applies past experience and precedents to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Anticipates unexpected findings and assists in troubleshooting techniques.
• Reconciles results that are disparate from anticipated findings; re-runs techniques as necessary.
• Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis.
• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator in investigating and developing modifications to techniques and documents all new techniques developed in the laboratory.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.

• Records:
  Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing.
• Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation at laboratory meetings.
• Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc.
• Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by drafting portions of the text, preparing graphs, tables, and charts, etc.
• Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques.

• Laboratory:
  Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.
• Assess the need for and orders all supplies and reagents needed for experiments.
• Assists in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and safety records, and in the preparation of routine reagents.
• Monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.
• Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.
• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.

• Miscellaneous:
  Performs other duties as assigned.

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).

• 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.
• Research Technician, IV:
  Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Type:
Benefited Staff

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