Research Assistants Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Research/Development

Position: Hourly Research Assistants

Overview

Hourly Research Assistants

Performs varied support functions, including gathering and contributing information or materials for research projects at the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH). RMCOEH became Utah’s first statutorily established multi-university program in 2021. The Center works closely with Center Program Directors and with Weber State University to contribute to this partnership. Opportunities may include authorship on manuscripts, presentations at conferences, and development of research skills and knowledge.

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Job Details

The department may hire at various levels and associated pay rates based on business need and budget.

Track levels: S1 - Entry Level, S2 - Intermediate, S3 - Skilled

FLSA Code: Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type: Temporary | Part Time (19 hours/week)

Shift: Day

Location: Campus, Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Close Date: 05/05/2026

Responsibilities

Compiles data from a variety of sources including interviews, literature sources, and medical and genealogical records.

Enters information into the department’s computer system.

Assists researchers in performing quantitative and qualitative data analyses in SAS, Excel, NVIVO and other programs.

Assists researchers by preparing manuscripts and presentation materials by creating slides, charts, graphs and handouts.

Searches sources such as reference works, documents, statistical records and evaluates applicability of collected data to the research subject.

May assist in data collection including observing and coding meeting behaviors, creation of questionnaires, and interacting with study participants.

Drafts correspondence to answer inquiries and responds to requests from agencies about specific projects.

Edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.

Prepares format for final disposition of data and arranges for printing and graphic art requirements for printed materials.

Maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.

Works with research personnel in the design and preparation and recruitment for research projects and in recording data.

Schedules appointments, visits, and meetings for meeting participants and clients.

Qualifications

Research Assistant, I (Entry Level)

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks vary by department. Typically manages front desk, organizes files, and performs clerical duties. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S58211;
Grade: S14.

Research Assistant, II (Intermediate Level)

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks vary by department. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Job Code: S58212;
Grade: S15.

Research Assistant, III (Skilled Level)

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks vary by department. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Requires 3+ years of related experience. 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.

Department may hire at Research Assistant I, II, or III as noted above.

Preferences

Strong organizational and data management skills, including coding of transcripts. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and…


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