Research Assistant

Details

Open Date
10/20/2025

Requisition Number
PRN43365B

Job Title
Hourly Research Assistants

Working Title
Research Assistant

Career Progression Track
S00

Track Level
S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

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
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Some earlier start times and later evenings may be required.

VP Area
U of U Health - Academics

Department
Ob/Gyn Research Network

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
12.02 to 21.29

Close Date
01/09/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Hourly Research Assistants
This position works within the ASCENT Center for Reproductive Health. The Research Assistant supports research participant enrollment and follow-up in multi-site clinical research trials. Responsible for organization of research data, support of study team staff in record review, research compensation management, and research supply inventory.

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.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah:
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
Essential Functions

• Collect and compile data from a variety of sources; entry into various sources including RedCap research database.
• Review inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarify concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator.
• Attend and participate in Investigator and staff meetings. Meet required study assignments and timeliness.
• Explain and obtain informed consent, medical history and demographics information. Document in source file and maintain historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety.
• Determine length of visits and coordinate related facility availability.
• Report and track adverse events (AE). Report serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
• Support documentation of all protocol deviations.
• Track participant research study visit and compensation / track survey follow-up completion.
• Assist with preparation of IRB and submission of IRB documents.
• May ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens.

This position requires travel between enrolling clinical sites in the Salt Lake Area. Mileage reimbursement is provided. Transportation required.
Team Culture

• Supports a transparent and supportive work environment
• Reliable, displays a positive attitude, does not engage in gossip, supports the team and is flexible
• Communicates problems, issues and frustrations to supervisor and/or OB/ WCSL Leadership

University Of Utah Health Benefits Package
University of Utah Health is proud to offer a generous benefits package Our healthcare plans include medical and dental coverage, prescriptions, basic vision coverage, and behavior health benefits. Employees are eligible for a discount of up to $25 per month on their premiums for participating in our Well-U Wellness Program. Our retirement plan includes automatic enrollment into our University-funded 401(a) plan with a contribution rate of
14.2%
Additional benefits include half-off tuition for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children, University-provided Part I life insurance, and discounts through many retail vendors who have teamed up with the University. Visit our Benefits website for more information at

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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 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.

Requires little to no related experience.

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: SZ8211

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. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: SZ8212

Grade: S15

Research Assistant, III
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. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: SZ8213

Grade: S16

Research Assistant, IV
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. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires 5+ years of related experience.

This is a Highly Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: SZ8214

Grade: S18

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

• Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

• Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It 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.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

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.

Research Assistant, III :
Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Research Assistant, IV:
Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences
Spanish fluency preferred.

Type
Benefited Staff

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.
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