Research Technician

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.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention,
care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve
– which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with
impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we
invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared
you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the
cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may
include description of your prior experiences related to research,
prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training,
administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer
Institute's mission and this position.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for
University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

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:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211499

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