PS Research Assistant/Analyst

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a part-time Research Assistant/Analyst to support a school-based skin cancer prevention study (REACH West). You will recruit participants, prepare materials, conduct interviews and visits, and create reports with basic descriptive statistics.

This role requires collaboration with the Huntsman Cancer Institute and a commitment to study fidelity, data quality, and community safety. Emphasis on teamwork and accurate data handling is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or related field, or equivalent (1 year education = 2 years related work).
• At least 1 year of research experience and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with teachers, staff, and families in research.
• Prepare materials and staff for school visits.
• Collect survey data using structured protocols for skin cancer prevention studies.
• Document activities and outcomes in databases.
• Compile reports summarizing study progress and findings.
• Attend team meetings to discuss progress, successes, and challenges.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain protocol fidelity.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Communication

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social/Behavioral Science or related field

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant/Analyst

Job Details

• Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63
• Standard Hours per Week: 19
• Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
• Shift: Day
• Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Summary

Our research team is hiring a part-time Research Assistant/Analyst to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of a school-based skin cancer prevention study, titled REACH West, led by Dr. Yelena Wu. The Research Assistant/Analyst will recruit participants, prepare study materials, and conduct interviews and study visits with participants. The Research Assistant/Analyst will also create reports of study activities and outcomes, which will involve data cleaning and running basic descriptive statistics. Secondary responsibilities may include providing assistance on related projects.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities.

Responsibilities

Research Assistant/Analyst responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Establishing trusting and collaborative relationships with teachers, other school staff, and families participating in research studies
• Preparation of materials and staff for school visits
• Utilizing a structured protocol for skin cancer prevention studies and collect survey data
• Documenting activities and outcomes in appropriate databases
• Compiling reports summarizing study progress
• Attending team meetings to discuss progress, successes, and challenges
• Participating in ongoing training to maintain fidelity to protocols and other research required training
• Other duties as assigned

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.

Preferences 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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