PS Hourly Research Assistant

This is a part-time, non-benefited hourly position working up to 19 hours per week, primarily during the day. The pay rate ranges from $10.92 to $25.20, depending on experience and qualifications.

About the Role

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 especially closely with 10 transdisciplinary Center Program Directors who hold faculty appointments in 4 University of Utah departments and collaborates with faculty and staff at Weber State University to contribute to this prominent legislative initiative and partnership. Opportunities may include authorship on manuscripts, presentations at domestic and international conferences, and development of research skills and knowledge.

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 both 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, and statistical records, and evaluates the 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.
• Edits research papers, project reports, proposals, and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.
• Prepares format for final disposition of data and arranges for the 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, preparation, and recruitment for research projects and in recording data.
• Schedules appointments, visits, and meetings for participants and clients.
• Patient-Sensitive Research Assistant responsibilities may include:
  • Collect blood for tests, transfusions, and research.
  • Follow universal precautions for all collection, handling, and disposal of bodily fluids.
  • Ensure blood is properly acquired by means of venipuncture, skin puncture, or arterial collection.
  • Adhere to strict sterilization policies and procedures to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures and interpret results.
  • May transport specimens to the correct laboratory.

Requirements

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (e.g., a bachelor’s degree equals 4 years of directly related work experience).
• The department may hire at one of the following levels based on experience:
  • 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.
• 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.

Preferences

• Strong organizational and data management skills, including the coding of audio and video transcripts.
• Ability to handle several responsibilities and work under tight time constraints.

Benefits

Learn more about the benefits of working for the University of Utah at benefits.utah.edu. Eligible new hires with prior Utah Retirement Systems (URS) service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before becoming eligible for retirement.