University of Utah Health Research · 14 hours ago
Hourly Research Assistant
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$10.92/hr - $25.20/hr
0+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking Hourly Research Assistants to support research projects at the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. The role involves gathering data, assisting with analyses, and preparing research materials, contributing to the success of various research initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Compiles data from a variety of sources including interviews, literature sources, and medical and genealogical records
Enters information into 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, statistical records and evaluates applicability of collected data to 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 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 and preparation and recruitment for research projects and in recording data
Schedules appointments, visits, and meetings for meeting participants and clients
Qualification
Required
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)
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
Preferred
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
Ability to evaluate what is critical to the goals of the study and have the ability to elicit cooperation from participants
Ability to assist in keeping the project on schedule
Ability to multi-task with varied assignments and be aware of resources needed to accomplish publishing/printing objectives
Benefits
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).
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.
Company
University of Utah Health Research
At University of Utah Health, our world-class researchers work together to tackle some of the toughest problems in health and medicine.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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