Hourly Research Assistant I, II

Details

Open Date 03/11/2026

Requisition Number PRN16832N

Job Title Hourly Research Assistants

Working Title Hourly Research Assistant I, II

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support, S2 - Intermediate

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 12-18

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Mon – Fri; flexible hours.

Is this a work study job? No

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 $12.00 - $18.00

Close Date 05/11/2026

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

Job Summary

The Roy Lab at the Moran Eye Center seeks an experienced Research Assistant with strong hands-on skills in neuroscience/retinal wet-lab work. Primary responsibilities include retinal tissue dissection, immunohistochemistry ( IHC )/immunofluorescence (IF), confocal/epifluorescence imaging, and basic image analysis. The role involves tissue processing and data collection across multiple projects, collaborating closely with students, postdocs, and senior lab members.

Strong communication skills are essential. Duties may include assisting with in vivo retinal imaging and training others on cryostat/microtome use. Lab-specific retina dissection techniques, IHC , IF, will be taught, but candidate is expected to have prior experience with tissue handling, histology, and microscopy. High productivity is expected.

Our lab is collaborative and supportive yet fast-paced, managing multiple projects. Success requires quick learning, independence, and deadline management.

To learn more: https://www.royvisionlab.com , https://medicine.utah.edu/ophthalmology/research/labs/roy

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

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 Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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