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Research Operations Specialist

Position Number: 6220796
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Operations Specialist

Job Summary

The Research Operations Specialist is responsible for managing operating room operations, facilities maintenance, and safety compliance. This role combines technical expertise with hands-on support to ensure the facilities are maintained and seamless pre-clinical research activities, safety standards, and equipment upkeep.

Responsibilities

Manage operating room schedules, calendars, and pre-clinical research preparation.
Oversee inventory, medical supplies, and equipment certifications.
Maintain bio-waste disposal and radiation user permits and audits
Responsible for OR inspections (such as IACUC, AAALAC, OSHA) including working with upper management on pre-inspection preparation, post-inspection review, and deficiency report documentation.
Plan emergency responses and implement fire prevention and hazardous waste management.
Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, conduct safety audits, and address hazards.
Perform light maintenance (e.g., carpentry, HVAC, electrical) and coordinate contractors as needed.
Assist with internal moves, furniture arrangements, large equipment deliveries, and retirement/ disposal of outdated equipment.
Assist with yearly capital equipment inventory audit.
Maintain shared Institute lab equipment.

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.Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).Seldom: Exposure to animals.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or other scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); two years full-time laboratory experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Working knowledge of advanced scientific techniques and procedures as well as the ability to make statistical calculations, analyze results, prepare reports and perform specialized tests also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Requisition Number: PRN41869B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00213 - CVRTI
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 20.00 to 28.00
Close Date: 8/8/2025
Open Until Filled:

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