Research Assistant

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Research Assistant/Analyst to support high-risk pregnancy research across internal reviews to federally funded studies. You will work with investigators, study coordinators, and clinical teams to implement study protocols and manage data and biospecimens in a regulated setting.

This entry-level capable role emphasizes patient privacy, data integrity, and coordination across departments, with training provided for phlebotomy and biospecimen handling.

Qualifications

• Minimum exposure to clinical research environments and study protocols.
• Ability to recruit participants, verify eligibility, and enroll subjects.
• Experience with data collection and entry into study databases.

Responsibilities

• Learn study protocols; assess for clarity and subject safety.
• Screen inclusion/exclusion criteria and clinic schedules.
• Recruit and consent eligible patients; explain protocol to providers and patients.
• Collect, record and enter data from participants into databases; maintain source documents.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, HIPAA, and GCP guidelines.

Skills

Clinical research familiarity

Patient interaction

Biospecimen handling

REDCap familiarity

Phlebotomy certificate

Team collaboration

Education

CITI training (HIPAA/GCP)

HIPAA training

GCP training

IATA training

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Job Summary

The Obstetrics & Gynecology Research Network has an opening for a Research Assistant/Analyst. This individual will provide support for research projects (focused on high-risk pregnancies) ranging from internal chart reviews to large, industry and federally funded studies. This individual will work closely with our investigators, study coordinators, clinic and research teams to carry out protocols in various areas of women's and newborn's health.

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: 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

• Learn study protocols; assess for clarity and subject safety
• Review and understand inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Screen clinic schedules for potential study participants and healthy control participants
• Carry out study eligibility screening of patients in a clinical setting
• Recruit and consent eligible patients
• Explain the study protocol and inclusion criteria to physicians, patients, and health care providers in person and by phone; ensure participant understanding of the protocol
• Gather, record and enter data from study participants, charts, and EMR's into study databases
• Maintain source documents, status reports, progress notes, and subject logs in accordance with FDA, HIPAA, and GCP guidelines
• Complete medical chart reviews
• Work with research teams and clinicians to meet enrollment goals and study deadlines
• Collect and process biospecimens and clinical measurements from study participants (phlebotomy training will be provided as needed)
• Assist in packaging and shipping of samples/biospecimens
• Report and track adverse events
• Document all protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability at study close and prepare summary report for department and sponsor
• Attend team and study meetings
• Assist in maintaining stocks of supplies
• Work with confidential health information and complete the necessary trainings to do so
• Regulatory management and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

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 www.hr.utah.edu/benefits.

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. Job Code: SZ8211Grade: 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: SZ8212Grade: 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: SZ8213Grade: S16

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

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).

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.

Preferences

Successful candidates will be independent self-starters; willing to learn study interview, research and assessment techniques; have excellent communication and organizational skills; work well with a team and be comfortable with computer databases; seeks solutions to problems; invested in creating a sustainable infrastructure to support research; seeks solutions to problems; proactive in working on various protocols; effective and appropriate communication during sensitive topics; comfortable with death and conversations surrounding it; comfortable with attending long surgeries.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Familiarity with clinical research and study protocols
• Prior experience interacting with patients in a clinical setting
• Experience working in women's health
• Phlebotomy certification
• Experience with biospecimen collection and processing
• Prior CITI, HIPAA, GCP and/or IATA training
• Familiarity with REDCap
• A background in nursing, science, or a related field

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45884B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Some variance in shift times may occur per study needs. On-call for holidays and as needed to provide study coverage.

Department: 00931 - Ob/Gyn Research Network

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 16.50 - 22.50

Close Date: 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled