UU Student - Labor

UU Student - Labor Electronics Shop Salt Lake City, UT Reqid: PRN17499N Job Category: Nonexempt Job Type: Part Time Job Shift: Day Details Open Date 09/30/2026 Requisition Number PRN17499N Job Title UU Student - Labor Working Title UU Student - Electronics Shop Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary 19 hrs/ week – times can be flexible throughout the academic year Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00121 - Chemistry Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 17.00 -19.00 Close Date 11/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

• Assist with fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing of electronic hardware
• Help operate and maintain lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, soldering stations, etc.)
• Assist with troubleshooting electronic hardware, cables, and laboratory test setups
• Support repairs of research instruments (power, control, cabling, and related electronics)
• Assist with circuit assembly, basic design/simulation support, integration, and testing
• Maintain parts inventory, component tracking, and work documentation
• Improve shop processes and written procedures as assigned
• Communicate with researchers and other campus shops as needed

Responsibilities

• Minimum Qualifications
• Current University of Utah student
• Able to work at least 19 hours per week during the academic year
• Interest in or background in electrical engineering or electronics
• Able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Preferences
• Preferably a student in their senior year or master’s, or graduate student
• Coursework or hands-on experience in circuits, electronics, or instrumentation
• Experience with soldering, multimeters, oscilloscopes, or similar tools
• Basic computer/programming experience (Python, MATLAB, or similar is a plus)
• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting electronic or electromechanical equipment
• 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 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 or University Human Resource Management 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. 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.
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