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Hourly Research Assistants

Position Number: 9722094
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Hourly Research Assistants

Job Summary

Hourly Research Assistants
Performs administrative, operational, and programmatic activities in support of a multidisciplinary research program. Coordinates day-to-day operations, including scheduling meetings, organizing records, preparing reports and meeting materials, and facilitating communication among investigators, staff, collaborators, and external partners. Assists with planning and implementation of research, educational, and community engagement activities and coordinates project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across multiple initiatives. Provides substantial support for the development, coordination, and submission of grant applications by assisting with proposal development, compiling and integrating application materials, coordinating contributions from multiple investigators and collaborators, tracking submission timelines, and preparing supporting documents. Assists with the preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts, presentations, progress reports, and other research dissemination products. Performs other administrative and programmatic duties as assigned in support of research and strategic initiatives. *Masters required, preference given to those who have been accepted or are currently in a PhD Program.
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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
Research Assistant, IIAdministrative 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: S58212Grade: S15Expected Pay Range: $13.82 to $26.94
Research Assistant, IIIAdministrative 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: S58213Grade: S16Expected Pay Range: $14.85 to $28.96
Research Assistant, IVAdministrative 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 5+ years of related experience.This is a Highly Skilled Level position in the Support track.Job Code: S58214Grade: S18Expected Pay Range: $17.16 to $33.47

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, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Research Assistant, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

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Special Instructions
This posting is closed and is no longer accepting applications.

Requisition Number: PRN17248N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 15.00-30.00 per hour
Close Date: 10/14/2026
Open Until Filled:

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