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**Open Date** 10/28/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16493N

**Job Title** Hourly Research Assistants

**Working Title** Hourly Research Assistant

**Career Progression Track** S00

**Track Level** S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 10

**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** 00965 - Occ. Environmental Health

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** Internal to the University

**Pay Rate Range** 19.15/hr

**Close Date** 11/28/2025

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

Job Summary

Hourly Research Assistants

Support a 12-month pilot on ski-tech exposures ( VOC /PM) across Utah ski resorts and retail shops. Positions are hourly, non-benefited, supervised by Runcheng Fang with mentorship from Dr. Darrah Sleeth.

**Location & schedule:** Wasatch Front field sites; heavier hours Nov–Mar (field season), lighter analysis/writing in shoulder months; paid training provided; mileage reimbursed per university policy.

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

Core Responsibilities:

**Industry outreach & site coordination:** Contact local ski resorts and ski shops; schedule visits; manage access, forms, and day-of logistics; maintain a site contact log.

**Field measurements (winter season focus):** Travel to sites; set up/operate direct-reading instruments for PM2.5/PM10, TVOCs, and UFPs; follow SOPs; document ventilation/ PPE and task details; ensure data quality and safe handling of equipment.

**Data & writing:** Clean and organize datasets; produce basic statistics/figures; draft Methods/Results sections, figure captions, and site summaries; contribute to abstracts and manuscripts.

\*Lead Area Responsibilities (divided between two RA positions):

**RA-Field Lead:** Field scheduling, instrument deployment, on-site notes, chain-of-custody, and equipment checklists.

Research Assistant, I

administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires little to no related experience.

This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S58211

Grade: S14

Research Assistant, II

dministrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S58212

Grade: S15

Research Assistant, III

dministrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S58213

Grade: S16

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.

Preferences

Graduate standing in IH/Env, comfort with outreach and fieldwork, valid driver’s license, ability to lift ~30 lb and work occasional evenings/weekends during winter sampling.

Experience with PID / CPC /DustTrak/optical PM/ LCS sensors; winter driving; human-subjects/ IRB training; R/Python/Excel skills.

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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