Research Technicians

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This person will be expected to work during the work week days Monday – Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm.

We seek a motivated student to work in the Paleontology Collections and Registration at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Tasks will include data entry and data clean-up in Excel and in our Collections Management Database System, EMu. Tasks will also include scanning physical records and making them digital records. As part of our Digitization Initiative, our goal is to link all digital fossil records to their digital accession record i.e. the date they were collected, acquired, etc. This requires a deep dive into our legacy records and working side by side with our Paleontology Collections Manager, Head Registrar, and our Collections Digitization Coordinator.

Tasks will include data entry, data cleaning, record entry, scanning records, etc. 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. This is an entry level position and on-the-job training is provided. The ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; the ability to keep accurate records; and effective communication skills required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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).

Research Technician, I: Requires little to no related experience.

A background in geology, biology, history, or museum studies is preferred but not required. Knowledge of Excel is preferred but not required. Knowledge of GPS locality data; coordinates, datums, Zones, UTMS, Lat/Long preferred but not required. Knowledge of ArcGIS preferred but not required.
We seek a fast learner, someone able to learn new software products, and a problem solver. Someone who is able to think logically and able to self-regulate tasks. The successful candidate will be subject to a basic background check.

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 before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.


This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.


Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.


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