University of Utah Health Research · 22 hours ago
Hourly Research Assistant I
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.91/hr - $17.91/hr
0+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hourly Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects. This position focuses on data collection, linkage, and analysis, along with manuscript and abstract preparation.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Data Collection and Management: Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining research data through surveys, experiments, interviews, or secondary data sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with research protocols
Data Analysis: Perform basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS , R, Excel) under the guidance of senior researchers
Manuscript and Abstract Writing: Contribute to drafting, editing, and formatting research manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for conferences, journals, or internal reviews
Literature Reviews: Conduct literature searches and summarize relevant academic articles to support research projects and grant proposals
Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit research documents, including reports, proposals, and presentations, to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines (e.g., APA , MLA )
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)
Requires little to no related experience
In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in a science related field or equivalency of one year of experience in research and analytical techniques
Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R) or willingness to learn
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting and editing research documents
Familiarity with academic writing styles (e.g., APA, MLA) is a plus
Preferred
Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe
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).
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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