Graduate Student Research Assistant Jobs in Utah

Open Date 07/20/2026 Requisition Number PRN17247N Job Title PS UU Student - Research Working Title PS UU Student - Research Career Progression Track SJ Track Level 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 Is this a work study job? No VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00239 - Pulmonary Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Will pay no less than 7.25 Close Date 10/31/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of laboratory reagents and stock solutions. 
• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory, and equipment. 
• Perform basic laboratory techniques including pipetting, solution preparation, and sample processing under supervision. 
• Assist with data entry, spreadsheet organization, and basic data analysis. 
• Support molecular biology, cell culture, histology, and microscopy experiments as training progresses. 
• Assist with animal colony maintenance and research procedures after appropriate training and IACUC approval. 
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and comply with laboratory safety requirements. 

Minimum Qualifications

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Preferences

• Coursework in biology or chemistry. 
• Previous laboratory experience through coursework, volunteer work, or undergraduate research. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis. 
• Interest in molecular biology, physiology, or translational biomedical research. 
• Availability to work 10-20 hours per week during the academic year, with additional hours available during the summer. 

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 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.
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