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**Open Date** 04/21/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN15808N

**Job Title** PS Staff Research Assistant

**Working Title** Staff Research Assistant

**Job Grade** B

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 5-19

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

This is an hourly position with an estimation of a range from 5 to 19 hours per week.

**Is this a work study job?** No

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 02317 - Family Medicine Division

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $15.00

**Close Date** 07/21/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Performs varied support functions, including gathering and contributing information or materials for research projects.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

- Assist with study advertisement

- Assist with participant recruitment

- Assist with verbal consent and study enrollment

- Assist with participant assessments and focus groups

- Data entry

- Translation of study materials

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

One year research experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated organizational and communication skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. An understanding of research protocols and procedures preferred.

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.

Preferences

The research assistant will assist with an innovative study that aims to develop a harm reduction intervention for Hispanic/Latinos who are not able to quit smoking. The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a passion for public health and with a strong interest in working with the Hispanic/Latino community. The employee must speak Spanish fluently and have good communication skills. Experience with participant recruitment and data collection is preferred but not required. The research assistant will play a crucial role in the study, contributing to the development of new interventions that can make a significant impact on public health.

Special Instructions Summary

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). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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