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**Open Date** 10/28/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43422B

**Job Title** Research Technicians

**Working Title** Research Technician - Pathology

**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

Work Schedule Summary

40 hours flexible Monday – Friday, occasional weekends. This position is required on-site, in-person.

**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** 18.00

**Close Date** 01/28/2026

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

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

Provides research support for a number of projects spanning the field of immunopathology in the Evavold and Lamb Labs in the Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology & Immunology. Performs technical procedures in these research laboratories under supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervise the care of research mice; collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis. Perform dissections and minor animal surgery.

2. Assist senior laboratory personnel with carrying out experimental procedures and recommend modifications as needed.

3. Perform specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.

4. Procure/order supplies and materials needed to conduct research

5. Make statistical calculations, analyze data, and prepare reports summarizing results.

6. Conduct literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.

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, 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.

Preferences

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

_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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

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https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

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