Research Assistant

Open Date 10/12/2026

Requisition Number PRN
46461B

Job Title Hourly Research Assistants

Working Title Hourly Research Assistant

Career Progression Track S00

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

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00196 - Health & Kinesiology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $19 – 22/hr DOE

Close Date 11/01/2026

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

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.

The Research Assistant (RA) will support the Principal Investigator (PI) and team with scientific research studies related to health promotion, disease prevention, and community-focused health interventions. The position will support federally and locally funded research studies by coordinating day-to-day activities, including participant recruitment and follow-up, data collection, and preparation of research materials and study documentation, under the guidance of the PI and the research team.

In doing so, the RA will help ensure research activities align with study protocols and maintain study progress.

Additionally, the RA will conduct quantitative and qualitative research activities, including surveys, focus groups, and collecting evaluation data for implementation studies. Research responsibilities will also include preparing data for analysis through data cleaning and coding. The RA will contribute to scientific dissemination by assisting the development of scientific products (e.g., manuscripts, abstracts, presentations). Additional research responsibilities include drafting and maintaining IRB materials, study protocols, and other study documentation.

Due to the nature of this role, this position requires relevant research experience and an educational background in community health, public health, or related fields.

This position is partially funded by grants.

• Effective oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Previous experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience working on federally funded projects.
• Experience conducting research activities, including data collection, preparation, and analysis.
• Experience preparing and maintaining research protocols, IRB materials, and study documentation.
• Experience contributing to scientific products, including manuscripts, abstracts, reports, and presentations
• Ability to work with and coordinate among multiple project partners.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of software applications.

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.
• Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Research Assistant, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Type Benefited Staff