Research Assistant/Analyst

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

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking a part-time Research Assistant/Analyst to support digital health interventions for skin cancer prevention. You will recruit participants, prepare materials for appointments, lead focus groups and video onboarding calls, and encourage participation.

You will also create reports involving data cleaning and basic descriptive statistics, with potential involvement in related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science or related field; equivalency allowed.
• One year of research and analytical techniques experience.
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Statistical analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social/Behavioral Science

Job description

Job Summary

Our research team is hiring a part-time Research Assistant/Analyst to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of digital health interventions for skin cancer prevention. The Research Assistant/Analyst will primarily support two projects led by Dr. Tammy Stump to develop and test sun protection intervention using mobile health technology (e.g., smartphone app). The Research Assistant/Analyst will recruit participants, prepare materials for study appointments, lead focus groups/interviews and study onboarding video calls, and communicate with participants to encourage study participation. 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.

Job Summary

Our research team is hiring a part-time Research Assistant/Analyst to support the development, delivery, and evaluation of digital health interventions for skin cancer prevention. The Research Assistant/Analyst will primarily support two projects led by Dr. Tammy Stump to develop and test sun protection intervention using mobile health technology (e.g., smartphone app). The Research Assistant/Analyst will recruit participants, prepare materials for study appointments, lead focus groups/interviews and study onboarding video calls, and communicate with participants to encourage study participation. 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. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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 to lead classroom activities for skin cancer prevention and collect survey data from students
• 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 requiredNearly 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.

Requisition Number: PRN17464N

Full Time or Part Time?: Part Time

Department: 01552 - HCI Yelena Wu Research Program

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63

Close Date: 12/14/2026