Research Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 22,730 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Well-U Wellness Program

Tuition discount

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Research Assistant to support obstetrics/gynecology studies, from chart reviews to large trials. You will work with investigators, study coordinators, and clinic teams to carry out protocols for women's and newborns' health, while complying with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

This entry-level role involves data collection, participant screening, and assisting in biospecimen handling, under supervision, with opportunities for growth in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with clinical research and study protocols.
• Experience interacting with patients in a clinical setting.
• Experience working in women’s health.
• Phlebotomy certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with biospecimen collection and processing.
• CITI, HIPAA, GCP and/or IATA training preferred.
• Familiarity with REDCap for data capture.
• Background in nursing, science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Learn study protocols and assess subject safety and clarity.
• Screen eligibility criteria and recruit participants.
• Collect, record and enter data into study databases.
• Maintain source documents and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in biospecimen collection and processing.
• Coordinate visits, enrollment goals and study deadlines.
• Report adverse events and document protocol deviations.

Skills

Clinical research familiarity

Patient interaction experience

Women's health experience

Phlebotomy certification

Biospecimen collection

CITI/HIPAA/GCP/IATA training

REDCap experience

Healthcare data handling

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Research Assistant

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 newborns' 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.

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 behavioral 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 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. Recruit 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. Recruit 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

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).

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.

Preferences

Successful candidates will be independent self‑sta­tors; 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; seek solutions to problems; invested in creating a sustainable infrastructure to support research; seek 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Requisition Number

PRN45624B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. 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

9/14/2026

To apply

Visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205341