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

Hourly Research Assistant

Job Summary. 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, 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.

Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry‑Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S58211 Grade: S14

Research Assistant, II

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.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience. This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S58212 Grade: S15

Research Assistant, III

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and…