Research Assistant Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Research/Development

Position: Hourly Research Assistant

Overview

Open Date 02/05/2026

Requisition Number PRN
16534N

Job Title Hourly Research Assistants

Working Title Hourly Research Assistant

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

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 U of U Health - Academics

Department 02010 - RMCOEH Center

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $10.92 – $25.20 DOE

Close Date 05/05/2026

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

Job Summary

Hourly Research Assistants

Performs varied support functions, including gathering and contributing information or materials for research projects at the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH). RMCOEH became Utah’s first statutorily established multi-university program in 2021. The Center works especially closely with 10 transdisciplinary Center Program Directors who hold faculty appointments in 4 U of U departments and will work closely with faculty and staff at Weber State University to contribute to the success of this prominent, new legislative initiative and partnership.

Opportunities may include authorship on manuscripts, presentations at domestic and international conferences, and development of research skills and knowledge.

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

Compiles data from a variety of sources including interviews, literature sources, and medical and genealogical records.

Enters information into department’s computer system.

Assists researchers in performing both quantitative and qualitative data analyses in SAS, Excel, NVIVO and other programs.

Assists researchers by preparing manuscripts and presentation materials by creating slides, charts, graphs and handouts.

Searches sources such as reference works, documents, statistical records and evaluates applicability of collected data to research subject.

May assist in data collection including observing and coding meeting behaviors, creation of questionnaires, and interacting with study participants.

Drafts correspondence to answer inquiries and responds to requests from agencies about specific projects.

Edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.

Prepares format for final disposition of data and arranges for the printing and graphic art requirements for printed materials.

Maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.

Works with research personnel in the design and preparation and recruitment for research projects and in recording data.

Schedules appointments, visits, and meetings for meeting participants and clients.

Research Assistant Levels and Qualifications

Research Assistant, I

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies.

Tasks will vary by department and research category. Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S58211, Grade: S14

Research Assistant, II


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