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**Open Date** 10/08/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16437N

**Job Title** Hourly Research Assistants

**Working Title** Research Assistant (Hourly)

**Career Progression Track** S00

**Track Level** S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** up to 8 hours

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

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

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

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

**Department** 00196 - Health & Kinesiology

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 18.00

**Close Date** 12/08/2025

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

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for monitoring sleep research participants during overnight study visits in clinical research settings at the University of Utah Hospital and the College of Health Research Complex. Our studies are focused on understanding the cardiometabolic health consequences of short sleep duration and circadian misalignment, and developing new sleep and circadian- based interventions that help prevent cardiometabolic disease (obesity, diabetes, heart disease) in populations such as shift workers, medical and military personnel, students, first-responders, and in the transportation industry. Additionally, will be responsible for helping manage undergraduate research assistants during study visits and conducting some other non-overnight study visits such as consent and check-in appointments. May assist in blood sample collection by venipuncture or through existing peripheral IV catheter.

The schedule will be dependent on study visits and therefore will have variable hours that are scheduled 2-6 weeks in advance.

Hourly pay: $18

Shift length: about 5-8 hours

Shift frequency: 0-10 times per month

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.

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

1. Oversees compliance to overnight sleep research protocols; manages quality control, completion and

submission of study-related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and

agencies.

2. Follow detailed and time-sensitive study protocols.

3. Oversees and organizes study visit preparation including checking equipment and providing study participants reminders for their visits.

4. Communicates with team efficiently if any adverse events and protocol deviations occur during study visits.

5. Assist research nurses with blood collection, sample processing, and storage.

6. Ensure research participants have a comfortable overnight experience in our sleep lab.

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.

Preferences

One or more years of volunteer or work experience in the healthcare field. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA , HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently. Completion of University Research Education Clinical Certification within one year of hire required. Ability to stay awake during overnight study visits. Preferred phlebotomy or EMT certification, or ability to complete phlebotomy training within 4 months.

Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

_The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:_

_Director/ Title IX Coordinator_

_Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)_

_383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite_

_Salt Lake City, UT 84112_

_801-581-8365_

[email protected]_

_Online reports may be submitted at_ **oeo.utah.edu**

_For more information:_

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

_To inquire about this posting, email:_

[email protected]

_or call 801-581-2300._

_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._

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