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Research Technicians
University of UtahSalt Lake City, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2026
💰 $42,000/yr($20,000/yr – $42,000/yr)
About the role
Details
Open Date
05/18/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17079N
Job Title
Research Technicians
Working Title
Research Technician - Immunology (Bettini Lab)
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S2 - Intermediate
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
19
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hours vary based on study needs. This is an on-site position at EEJMRB. Please discuss schedule with supervisor.
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00247 - Pathology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
10.92 - 21.81
Close Date
08/18/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Hours vary based on study needs. This is an on-site position at EEJMRB. Please discuss schedule with supervisor.
Immediate opening for a Research Technician in the Maria Bettini Lab in the Department of Pathology Division of Microbiology & Immunology. This position will manage day-to-day lab activities including ordering, stocking the lab, mouse colony management, as well as contributing to team projects. Research in the laboratory spans several fields, including immunology, metabolism, autoimmunity, molecular and cellular biology. The focus of research is on T cell function in chronic autoimmunity.
The Research Technician will assist with basic research experiments including molecular biology, cell biology and culture, mouse experiments and animal care. This position provides an opportunity to train in one or more cutting-edge immunological approaches, including spectral high parameter flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and vector mediated gene transfer.
This position provides the ideal opportunity to gain research experience for a competitive graduate program application. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have good record keeping and time management skills. For more information about the lab, visit https://www.bettini-lab.org
The Research Technician will assist with basic research experiments including molecular biology, cell biology and culture, mouse experiments and animal care. This position provides an opportunity to train in one or more cutting-edge immunological approaches, including spectral high parameter flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and vector mediated gene transfer.
This position provides the ideal opportunity to gain research experience for a competitive graduate program application. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have good record keeping and time management skills. For more information about the lab, visit https://www.bettini-lab.org
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Responsibilities
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II (Job code S56442)
Key Responsibilities
- Confers with the PI and senior laboratory personnel regarding the procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research and recommends modifications as needed.
- Performs specialized tests and procedures using complex equipment.
- Procures supplies and materials needed for laboratory research.
- Conducts literature reviews to obtain abstracts and information to be utilized in research.
- Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data and prepares reports summarizing results.
- May supervise the care of research animals; perform minor animal surgery or collect animal tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis.
This job description 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: Laboratory environment.
Often: Mouse facility.
Often: Exposure to animals.
Often: Mouse facility.
Often: Exposure to animals.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing, pipetting), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing, pipetting), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
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.
Preference will be given to candidates that have previous experience in one or more of the following: molecular biology (such as PCR), flow cytometry, immunology, mouse handling, small animal surgery.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election
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