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IT Support / Help Desk Technicians

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $35K - $43K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ November 6th, 2026
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University of Utah is hiring IT Support / Help Desk Technicians. The role involves analyzing and understanding laboratory web servers' functionality, applying molecular biology and genomics knowledge along with software engineering principles to refactor software, and developing web services and data structures in a Linux environment to enhance extensibility and maintainability.

Highlights

  • Analyze and refactor laboratory web servers into extensible web services.

  • Develop data structures to simplify data-language interfaces.

  • Implement solutions in a Linux environment.

  • Required software skills include PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL; experience with shell, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, and Go is preferred.

  • Minimum qualification: at least 1 year of related work experience or equivalent education.

  • Pay rate ranges from $35,328 to $43,178 annually.

  • Position is part-time (19 hours/week), non-benefited staff, day shift.

  • Department: HCI Sean Tavtigian Lab at Huntsman Cancer Institute.

  • Requires understanding of molecular biology and genomics.

  • Commitment to supporting cancer prevention and care in the region served by Huntsman Cancer Institute.

IT Support / Help Desk Technicians Full Description

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 11/03/2026
Requisition Number PRN17574N
Job Title IT Support / Help Desk Technicians
Working Title Software Developer
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level S2 - Intermediate
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
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 01402 - HCI Sean Tavtigian Lab
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 35,328 to 43,178
Close Date 02/03/2027
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Analyze and comprehend laboratory web servers’ functionality. Apply a fundamental understanding of molecular biology and genomics with software engineering principles to refactor the existing software into an extensible and future-proof web service. Work with supervisors on the specification, modeling, and final transformation of web services. Develop data structures specifically for the purpose of simplifying the data-language interface. Implement mature solutions in a linux environment.

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.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities


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:
IT Support / Help Desk Technician, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences
  • One year or more of software engineering experience.
  • Thorough understanding of PHP.
  • Proven Competence HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL.
  • Experience with some or all of these languages: shell, Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, python, Go.
  • Knowledgeable about genomics and genetics.
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.




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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * 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, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
    • 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
    • 14 years or more
  3. Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

 

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