Top 66 Senior staff scientist Jobs in Utah

Director, Genomics Core
University of Utah Health —Salt Lake City, UT
- $91,232 - $209,298 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Retirement plan
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Senior Environmental Project Manager
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- Full-time
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Director, Genomics Core
University of Utah —Salt Lake City, UT
- $91,232 - $209,298 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Retirement plan
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Director of Science
University of Utah Health —Salt Lake City, UT
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- Pass drug screening
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Air Quality Consultant – Senior Level (Hybrid)
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Applications & Support Scientist
Axcend —Lehi, UT
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Senior Manager
BD —Salt Lake City, UT
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Director of Health Care Transformation Research
University of Utah Health —Salt Lake City, UT
- $20,000 - $500,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
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Director of Science
University of Utah —Salt Lake City, UT
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Retirement plan
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Senior Environmental Project Manager
EIS Holding —Draper, UT
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Paid time off
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Forensic Scientist - Firearms & Tool Marks Section
State of Utah —Taylorsville, UT
- $32.51 - $41.34 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
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Senior Supervisor, Laboratory
University of Utah Health —Salt Lake City, UT
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Retirement plan
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SENIOR GEOLOGIST / SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Broadbent & Associates, Inc —Salt Lake City, UT
- Weekends as needed
- 7 years
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Stability Scientist I
Fresenius Medical Care —Ogden, UT
- Full-time
- Windows
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Math
Director of Health Care Transformation Research
University of Utah —Salt Lake City, UT
- $20,000 - $500,000 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
Senior Supervisor, Laboratory
University of Utah —Salt Lake City, UT
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Retirement plan
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Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)
Barr Engineering —Salt Lake City, UT
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Data analysis skills
- 11+ years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
AI Engineer
University of Utah Health —Salt Lake City, UT
- $90,188 - $135,601 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- HIPAA
- Master's degree
- Retirement plan
Senior Project Geotechnical Professional and Laboratory Manager
AECOM —Murray, UT
- $115,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- 8 years
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Director, Genomics Core

University of Utah Health -
Salt Lake City, UT

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Job Details

Full-time
$91,232 - $209,298 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

Optimizing workflow processes
Performance monitoring
Vendor relationship building
Research design
Laboratory experiment design
Website maintenance
Website management
Occupational safety regulation compliance
Molecular Biology
Strategic goal setting
Strategic management
Laboratory safety
Operations management
Sample preparation
Customer service
Team leadership
Managing laboratory operations teams
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation
Safety regulations
DNA sequencing
Team scheduling
Assay development
Master's degree
Collaborative research
Managing research teams
Managing laboratory teams
Bachelor's degree
Research safety & compliance
Doctor of Philosophy
Quality assurance standard operating procedures

Full Job Description

Details

Open Date 08/11/2026

Requisition Number PRN45896B

Job Title Research Science Management

Working Title Director, Genomics Core

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M6 - Director

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 01219 - HCI HIGH-THROUGHPUT GENOMICS

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $91,232 to $209,298

Close Date 10/01/2026

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

Job Summary

Director, High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource

Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI ), University of Utah — Salt Lake City, UT

Huntsman Cancer Institute ( HCI ) at the University of Utah seeks a dedicated scientist and operational leader to serve as Director of the High-Throughput Genomics Shared Resource ( HTG ). The Director will provide strategic vision, scientific leadership, and operational oversight for a state-of-the-art genomics core that enables cutting-edge research across HCI , the University of Utah, and external collaborators.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly collaborative group that supports high-throughput sequencing and genomics technologies, drives innovation in assay development and technology adoption, and strengthens HCI’s research mission.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee daily operations and budgets, ensure high-quality and reproducible data generation, and partner with investigators to design and execute genomics studies. The Director will also guide platform evaluation and technology adoption in response to emerging needs. The Director will report to the Senior Director of Data Science and AI, the Deputy Director of HCI , and interact with the Shared Resource Advisory Committee Members.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the strategic plan for HTG in collaboration with HCI and University leadership.
Evaluate, implement, and optimize new genomic technologies and workflows.
Provide expertise to investigators on experimental design, including sample preparation, library construction, and sequencing requirements.
Manage core operations including staffing, scheduling, sample tracking and planning, budgeting, billing rates, vendor relationships, and instrument repairs.
Ensure robust and high-quality data generation through SOP development, documentation, instrument performance monitoring, and continuous process improvement.
Engage in laboratory work and directly contribute to library preparation and sequencing operations.
Regularly update core facility website to maximize visibility and showcase cutting edge capabilities.
Build strong partnerships with related shared resources (e.g., bioinformatics, research informatics).
Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements.

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:

Director, Research Science: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree in genomics, molecular biology, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in high-throughput genomics, sequencing operations, assay development, or shared resource leadership.
Demonstrated expertise in high-throughput sequencing workflows.
Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex operations.
Strong communication and customer-service orientation with a track record of effective investigator partnership.

Type Benefited Staff

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.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

**https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/**This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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