Research Assistant

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Research seeks Hourly Research Assistants to support the clinical research program in Salt Lake City. Each candidate must fulfill CDC vaccination requirements prior to the first day of work, with limited exemptions possible for medical or religious reasons.

Tasks include administrative support, participant recruitment, eligibility verification, enrollment, scheduling visits, maintaining records, and transporting samples or equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• Equivalent education: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of related work experience (e.g. bachelor’s degree = 4 years).
• Department may hire at Research Assistant I–IV levels with increasing experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program; manage front desk, organize files, and perform clerical duties.
• Recruit participants, verify eligibility, enroll subjects, schedule visits, and maintain records; transport samples or equipment as needed.

Job description

Details

• Open Date 10/02/2026
• Requisition Number PRN17514N
• 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
• Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
• Temporary? No
• Standard Hours per Week 19 hours per week
• Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
• Shift Day
• Work Schedule Summary We are primarily looking for someone willing to work a day shift with options to work Saturday and Sunday (not required). Likely hours will range anywhere between 8 am to 8pm Monday-Friday
• Is this a work study job? No
• VP Area U of U Health - Academics
• Department 00258 - Emergency Medical Physicians
• Location Campus
• City Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment External Posting
• Pay Rate Range $17.00 -$29.13/hr
• Close Date 11/02/2026

Job Summary

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.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

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.

Special Instructions Summary

Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Typically, 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.

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). Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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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