Part Time Lab Technician Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Open Date 08/14/2026 Requisition Number PRN17360N Job Title UU Student - Research Working Title UU Student - Research (Work-Study) Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Is this a work study job? Yes VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Will pay no less than 7.25 Close Date 09/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

• Computer science
• Pre-medicine
• Genetics
• Information systems

• Basic understanding of database systems/operating systems.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• An interest in the life sciences, computer science, or genetic epidemiology is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

1. Collect, verify, and enter data into the division's secure database from a variety of sources including, laboratory results, participant questionnaires, literature sources, and medical records.
2. Assist with overall project management
3. Maintain up-to-date files and records of research data
4. Assist faculty and research employees in preparing manuscripts and presentation materials by creating slides, charts, graphs and handouts
5. Draw pedigrees
6. Perform general office support as needed including filing, sorting, mailing and faxing
7. May support Database Administrator by assisting with computer programming and/or database maintenance
8. May be required to run queries and reports using Excel and/or the division's database
9. May assist in the wet lab

Minimum Qualifications Preferences

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency
• One year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills

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.
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