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

Details

Open Date 08/12/2026

Requisition Number PRN
17357N

Job Title Hourly Research Assistants

Working Title PS Hourly Research Assistant

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

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 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 11/13/2026

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

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.

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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.

Patient Sensitive Research Assistant responsibilities may include:
Collect blood for tests, transfusions, and research. Follow universal precautions for all collection, handling, and disposal of bodily fluids. Ensure blood is properly acquired by means of venipuncture, skin puncture, or arterial collection. Adhere to strict sterilization policies and procedures to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Perform diagnostic procedures and interpret results. May transport the specimen to the correct laboratory.

Entry-level support role. perform tasks as directed under close supervision. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Research

Assistant, I

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks…