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**Open Date** 07/18/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16150N

**Job Title** PS Staff Research Assistant

**Working Title** PS Staff Research Assistant - Work Study

**Job Grade** B

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 15 - 19.6 hours per week

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

To be determined. Number of hours/week will be based upon the Federal Work-Study award amount, the hourly rate, and the award period. Majority of hours should be worked during regular business hours (M – F 8:00am – 5:00pm). Prefer that candidates are available at 2PM for weekly team meetings, if possible.

**Is this a work study job?** Yes

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

**Department** 00241 - Biomedical Informatics

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 9.62 to 17.31

**Close Date** 08/18/2025

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

Job Summary

**Dr. Jorie Butler’s Lab**at the University of Utah is seeking a student Work-Study who demonstrates attention to detail, follow through and effective communication.

The Butler Lab is focused on sociotechnical questions tackling complex problems in Biomedical Informatics. Complex problems include clinical decision making, and informatics implementation (including of Augmented Intelligence-enabled and Artificial Intelligence solutions) and the relational and contextual factors associated with patient centered care, age-friendly care, shared decision making and food insecurity.

The Work Study – Staff Research Assistant will perform varied support functions, including study participant relations, working with patients and clinicians, and building a strong foundation for other lab team members to further this important research.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Recruits participants for studies via email, text, phone call. Responsible for collecting data, supporting study participants, and following protocols and standard operating procedures.

2. Enters information into department’s computer system.

3. Assists research employees in preparing manuscripts and presentation materials.

4. Maintains up to date files and records of research data.

5. Searches scientific literature and compiles summaries of prior research related to current studies.

6. Attends lab meetings and communicates regularly with other lab team members.

7. Assists with quality control of data.

8. Assists in the development of standard operating procedures.

9. Schedules appointments, visits, and meetings.

This job description 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 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.

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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.

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