Hourly Research Assistant

Details

Open Date
10/23/2025

Requisition Number
PRN16479N

Job Title
Hourly Research Assistants

Working Title
Hourly Research Assistant

Career Progression Track
S00

Track Level
S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes

Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?
No

Standard Hours per Week
varies - up to 19 hours

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
PhysicalTher/Athletic Training

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$18-$20/hour.

Close Date
01/23/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The University of Utah College of Health and Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training is seeking an individual to join our research team and support research studies evaluating telehealth and in-person physical therapy for persons with chronic pain. The primary responsibilities of this person are to enroll participants, track retention and compliance with follow-up assessments and perform data collection activities. They will interact with patients receiving care at University of Utah Health and other health clinics, and with other research staff on the study team. Because of the patient populations involved in these studies, it is preferred for the person in this position is able to communicate in
both Spanish and English.
This position is funded by grants from the federal government.

This position has the ability to telecommute. Some on-campus activities are required. An employee hired into this role will be responsible for providing space, telephone, printing, networking and/or internet capabilities at their telecommute location and agree to the terms of the University of Utah campus and Health Academics Telecommuting Agreement.

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.

Requirements
Able to communicate in English

Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency;

One year of experience in research.

Completion of University RED Clinical Certification within two months of hire required.

Completion of CITI Human Subjects and Good Clinical Practice Training within one month of hire required.

Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written.

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for study eligibility based on study criteria
• Conduct telephone calls to patients to introduce the study and offer the opportunity to enroll in the study
• Consent and enroll patients by phone
• Assist in scheduling patients for follow-up study treatment sessions and assessments
• Data entry into REDCap study database
• Documentation of all communications with study participants
• Identify and report adverse events and protocol deviations.
• Maintain compliance with all research regulations from the institutional review board and other oversight bodies.
• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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.

Research Assistant, II:
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Preferences

• Experience with human subjects research
• Able to communicate in Spanish
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software programs.
• Experience with REDCap

Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112


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