Research Technicians

Overview

• Open Date
  : 12/08/2025
• Requisition Number
  : PRN
  16595N
• Job Title
  :
  Research Technicians
• Working Title
  :
  Research Technicians
• Career Progression Track
  : S00
• Track Level
  : S1 - Entry Level Support
• FLSA Code
  :
  Nonexempt
• Patient Sensitive Job Code?:
  No
• Type
  :
  Non Benefited Staff / Student
• Temporary?:
  No
• Standard Hours per Week
  : 8
• Full Time or Part Time?:
  Part Time
• Shift
  :
  Day
• Work Schedule Summary
  :
• Is this a work study job?:
  No
• 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
  : $11.12 to $21.69
• Close Date
  : 03/09/2026
• Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time):

Research Technicians:
Perform various support tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment. Depending on 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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• Research Technician, I:
  Perform various support tasks in assisting scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. Set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment. Depending on 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. Entry-level support role.
  
  Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision.

Requires little to no related experience.

• 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.

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