Job Details

Hourly Research Assistant

Position Number: 9778868
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Hourly Research Assistant

Job Summary

Performs 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.

Responsibilities
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 at least 1 year of related experience.This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

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

Collaborations with interdisciplinary teams to conduct research focused on improving health outcomes for Pacific children, including cardiometabolic risk factors and multicomponent lifestyle interventions.
Support implementation science research to improve childhood obesity management in pediatric primary care and strengthen care delivery.
Experience with scoping reviews, protocol development, study coordination, manuscript drafting, and editing
Contribute to mixed-methods data collection, data cleaning, analysis, and preparation of scholarly deliverables (e.g., abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, policy briefs).
Masters degree in related public health field

Special Instructions
Please attach a CV, Cover Letter and a list of 3 professional references.

Requisition Number: PRN17380N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00200 - Nutrition & Integrative Physio
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $14-$18 DOE
Close Date: 09/19/2026
Open Until Filled:

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