Research Assistant

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

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a part-time Hourly Research Assistant to support the clinical research program and laboratory. The role involves front desk duties, file organization, and general clerical tasks, with recruitment, eligibility verification, and participant enrollment.

Responsibilities also include scheduling visits, maintaining records, transporting samples/equipment, and monitoring supplies, all within CDC-compliant vaccination policies.

Qualifications

• Equivalent education may substitute for related work experience (1 year of higher education = 1 year of related work experience).
• Experience in clinical research support or laboratory administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the front desk and organize files for the clinical research program or laboratory.
• Recruit participants, verify eligibility, and enroll subjects.
• Schedule participant visits and maintain records.
• Transport samples or laboratory equipment and monitor inventory.

Job description

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.

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.

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

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.

Preferences

Special Instructions 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.

Requisition Number: PRN17514N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

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

Department: 00258 - Emergency Medical Physicians

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $17.00 -$29.13/hr

Close Date: 11/02/2026

Open Until Filled