Job Details

Research Technicians

Position Number: 6830602
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Technicians

Job Summary

Performs technical procedures in a research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles.

Responsibilities
Experiments

Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
Sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigator and other senior investigators in the laboratory; may have primary responsibility for independently setting up, performing and trouble shooting less complex experiments.
Observes experimental results in progress and maintains written records of activities and observations; applies past experience and precedents to identify and troubleshoot problems.
Anticipates unexpected findings and assists in trouble-shoots techniques.
Reconciles results that are disparate from anticipated findings; re-runs techniques as necessary.
Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis
Collaborates with the Principal Investigator in investigating and developing modifications to techniques and documents all new techniques developed in the laboratory.
Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods

% Time: 50

Records

Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing.
Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for oral presentation at laboratory meetings.
Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc.
Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by drafting portions of the text, preparing graphs, tables, and charts, etc.
Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques;

% Time: 20

Laboratory

Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.
Assess the need for and orders all supplies and reagents needed for experiments.
Assists in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and safety records, and in the preparation of routine reagents.
Monitors laboratory equipment and instrument performance; obtains maintenance and repair as necessary.
Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.
Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.

% Time: 30

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43940B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01502 - Department of Biochemistry
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $17-$20
Close Date: 5/4/2026
Open Until Filled:

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