Synthetic Chemist

Develops synthetic glycan research projects and is responsible for scientific design, conduct and interpretation, presenting results and publishing manuscripts.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemical biology or other scientific discipline in a related field plus three years of experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Develops scientific research projects and acts as a co-principal investigator or key personnel.

2. Researches and stays current with project related scientific literature.

3. Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.

4. Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.

5. Organizes, interprets data and derives study conclusions.

6. Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.

7. Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.

8. Summarizes results of lab studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.

9. Serves as a resource to provide scientific information needed for various initiatives aimed at understanding human health and diseases.

10. Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.

11. Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics.

12. Attends national conferences and presents results of scientific studies.

Problem Solving:

This position may be involved with problems requiring modifications of scientific methods. This position is required to efficiently manage several research coordinators and associates as well as to allocate resources to address the needs of ongoing studies.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct appropriate research experiments/scientific inputs on his or her assigned project(s). The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of signaling and development and the ability to assess data regarding various research projects and provide service/be complaint with the University/College/Department as described in the HR policies and procedures manual.

Comments:

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field, or equivalency, plus two years of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
• A valid Utah Driver's License may be required in certain departments.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Preferences

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemical biology or other scientific discipline in a related field plus three years of experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field or equivalency? (One year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• Yes

• No

• * How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

Optional Documents

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

Open Date

10/20/2025

Requisition Number

PRN43337B

Job Title

Research Analyst

Working Title

Synthetic Chemist - Research Analyst

Career Progression Track

D

Track Level

FLSA Code

Professional

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

Medicinal Chemistry

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

40,000

Close Date

01/20/2026

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