Research Assistants

Details
Open Date 10/09/2026
Requisition Number PRN
46416B
Job Title Hourly Research Assistants
Working Title Hourly Research Assistants
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 26
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01940 - Neuroimmunology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $12.50-$16.00/hr
Close Date 10/16/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Hourly Research Assistants
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.
Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manage the front desk, organize files, and perform other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruit participants, verify eligibility, and enroll subjects. Schedule participant visits and maintain records. Transport samples or laboratory equipment. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies.

Tasks will vary by department and research category.
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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
Research Assistant, I
Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manage the front desk, organize files, and perform other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruit participants, verify eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedule participant visits and maintain records. Transport samples or laboratory equipment. Monitor inventory levels and order 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: SZ8211
Grade: S14
Expected Pay Range: $10.92 to $25.06
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:
Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
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  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  or  or University Human Resource Management at  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.
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