Hourly Research Assistants

University of Utah; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking Hourly Research Assistants to support the clinical research program and laboratory activities. The role involves front desk duties, filing, and clerical tasks across departments.

You will recruit participants, verify eligibility, and enroll subjects; schedule visits and maintain records; and assist with transport of samples and equipment as needed. There are three levels (I-III) with corresponding pay bands.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform front desk and clerical duties supporting clinical research and laboratory programs.
• Recruit participants, verify eligibility, and enroll subjects for studies.
• Schedule participant visits and maintain study records.
• Transport samples or laboratory equipment as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Recruit participants

Verify eligibility

Enroll subjects

Schedule visits

Job description

Announcement

Details

• | Open Date | 10/27/2026 |
• | Requisition Number | PRN46579B |
• | Job Title | Hourly Research Assistants |
• | Working Title | Research Assistant |
• | Career Progression Track | S00 |
• | Track Level | 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 |
• | VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
• | Department | 00226 - Cardiology |
• | Location | Campus |
• | City | Salt Lake City, UT |
• | Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
• | Pay Rate Range | $18.00 to $28.00 per Hour |
• | Close Date | 01/26/2027 |
• | 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.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Additional Information

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| 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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period. |

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