University of Utah Health Research · 11 hours ago
Research Assistant
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$12.85/hr - $26.94/hr
0+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking a Research Assistant to support the HOPE study within the Division of Epidemiology’s Program for Addiction Research. This role involves supporting clinical research operations, engaging with participants, and ensuring data quality while maintaining organized research records.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as a first point of contact for study participants and provide professional, compassionate interaction throughout the research process
Conduct structured phone‑based assessments with enrolled participants at designated study time points
Maintain study blinding and follow all study‑specific confidentiality and protocol requirements
Accurately document participant interactions and ensure adherence to regulatory and study documentation standards
Review questionnaires for accuracy and completeness; verify data with participants as needed
Complete mental‑health and safety screenings and ensure all required follow‑up procedures are conducted promptly
Maintain organized research records in compliance with university and regulatory policies
Support scheduling of participant visits and maintain study calendars
Monitor supply inventory and assist in ordering materials when necessary
Transport study materials, including traveling to off‑site locations as needed
May be required to obtain and use a notary license to notarize study‑related forms
Carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor to support research operations
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
Punctual, organized, adaptable, and comfortable engaging with the populations we serve
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong attention to detail
Ability to serve as a first point of contact for study participants and provide professional, compassionate interaction throughout the research process
Ability to conduct structured phone‑based assessments with enrolled participants at designated study time points
Ability to maintain study blinding and follow all study‑specific confidentiality and protocol requirements
Ability to accurately document participant interactions and ensure adherence to regulatory and study documentation standards
Ability to review questionnaires for accuracy and completeness; verify data with participants as needed
Ability to complete mental‑health and safety screenings and ensure all required follow‑up procedures are conducted promptly
Ability to maintain organized research records in compliance with university and regulatory policies
Ability to support scheduling of participant visits and maintain study calendars
Ability to monitor supply inventory and assist in ordering materials when necessary
Ability to transport study materials, including traveling to off‑site locations as needed
May be required to obtain and use a notary license to notarize study‑related forms
Carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor to support research operations
Benefits
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.
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
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