Research Technician II, III, IV

Details

Open Date 04/23/2026

Requisition Number PRN44834B

Job Title Research Technicians

Working Title Research Technician II, III, IV

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $16.00 - $22.00

Close Date 07/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Utah is seeking a Research Technician to join the Conrady Lab, which focuses on ocular immunology and infectious diseases and their impact on visual function. The applicant will provide technical expertise to Dr. Conrady’s growing lab.

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Mouse husbandry

• Mouse handling

• Mouse genotyping

• Performing ERGs

• Viral propogation

• Western blotting

• Immunofluorescent staining

• Tissue preparation and sectioning

• DNA / RNA isolation

• RT- PCR

• Immune assays including ELISAs, flow cytometry, ect

• Cell/tissue culture

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.

Research Technician, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Research Technician, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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