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Research Technicians
- University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
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Details
**Open Date** 11/20/2025
**Requisition Number** PRN43642B
**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** $18 - $20
**Close Date** 01/20/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
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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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
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.
This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S56441
Grade: S12
Research Technician, II
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. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision.
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S56442
Grade: S14
Research Technician, III
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. Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.
Requires 3+ years of related experience.
This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S56443
Grade: S16
Research Technician, IV
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. Highest-level support. Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision. May mentor less-experienced team members.
Requires 5+ years of related experience.
This is a Highly Skilled Level position in the Support track.
Job Code: S56444
Grade: S17
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.
**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.
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._
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