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Research Scientists (PhD)

Position Number: 7136186
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Scientists (PhD)

Job Summary

Research Scientists (PhD)
Design and conduct experimental research and investigations to explore and support scientific discovery and/or development. Record, interpret, and analyze study data. Develop research documentation, such as protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries. Disseminate research findings to internal and external audiences. Ensure the quality standards and scientific integrity in research activities are maintained. Remain knowledgeable of relevant scientific and technical developments.
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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 Scientist, VIIDesign and conduct experimental research and investigations to explore and support scientific discovery and/or development. Record, interpret, and analyze study data. Develop research documentation, such as protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries. Disseminate research findings to internal and external audiences. Ensure the quality standards and scientific integrity in research activities are maintained. Remain knowledgeable of relevant scientific and technical developments. Recognized as scientific leader/authority. Conducts extremely complex work that is critical to the organization's success and leads to progress in the scientific community.Requires a PhD in a scientific discipline and 14+ years of directly related work experience.This is a Senior Principal-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code: L56427Grade: L25Expected Pay Range: $110,448 to $215,374

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 Scientist, VII: Requires a PhD in a scientific discipline and 14+ years of directly related work experience.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN17031N
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00246 - Human Genetics
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range:
Close Date: 5/19/2026
Open Until Filled:

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