Job Details

Research Technician

Position Number: 9926990
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Technician

Job Summary

Under direction of the principal investigator, the research technician will perform various support tasks in assisting the scientific research team with the execution of tests and experiments. They will set up, operate, clean, and maintain lab instruments and equipment. They may prepare media, samples, solutions, specimens, and/or reagents. They will assist in testing and monitoring experiments, gathering and recording research data, and keeping detailed logs of experiments. They will maintain and stock supplies and complete routine tasks under moderate supervision.

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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
DisclaimerThis job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office and laboratory environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking, moving between the bench and lab space.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing and pipetting), walking carrying light-weight materials, accessing freezers, refrigerators and other storage spaces, operating laboratory equipment.
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, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related scientific discipline.
At least 1 year experience in the laboratory environment.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46610B
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01712 - HCI BENJAMIN SPIKE LAB
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $10.92 to $25.06
Close Date: 11/20/2026
Open Until Filled:

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