<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 05/09/2025 Requisition Number PRN41868B Job Title Facility Systems Technician Working Title Research Operations Specialist Job Grade D 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 VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00213 - CVRTI Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 20.00 to 28.00 Close Date 08/08/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Manage operating room schedules, calendars, and pre-clinical research preparation. </li><li>Oversee inventory, medical supplies, and equipment certifications. </li><li>Maintain bio-waste disposal and radiation user permits and audits </li><li>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. </li><li>Plan emergency responses and implement fire prevention and hazardous waste management. </li><li>Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, conduct safety audits, and address hazards. </li><li>Perform light maintenance (e.g., carpentry, HVAC, electrical) and coordinate contractors as needed. </li><li>Assist with internal moves, furniture arrangements, large equipment deliveries, and retirement/ disposal of outdated equipment. </li><li>Assist with yearly capital equipment inventory audit. </li><li>Maintain shared Institute lab equipment. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>High School graduate or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and four years experience in electronic and/or pneumatic control systems.</p> <p>Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. 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