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Research Assistant

Position Number: 7135085
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Assistant

Job Summary

Hourly Research Assistants
The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is looking for a motivated individual to work with our Clinical Trials Unit. 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. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, organize files, and perform other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Schedule participant visits and maintain records. Transport samples or laboratory equipment. Process samples collected from study participants. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Research Assistant, IAdministrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, organize files, and perform other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruit participants, verify eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedule participant visits and maintain records. Transport samples or laboratory equipment. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.Requires little to no related experience.This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.Job Code: SZ8211Grade: S14Expected Pay Range: $10.92 to $25.06
Research Assistant, IIAdministrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.Requires at least 1 year of related experience.This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.Job Code: SZ8212Grade: S15Expected Pay Range: $11.75 to $26.94
Research Assistant, IIIAdministrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.Requires 3+ years of related experience.This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.Job Code: SZ8213Grade: S16Expected Pay Range: $12.62 to $28.96

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
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.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44891B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday
Department: 00226 - Cardiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20.00 to $30.00
Close Date: 7/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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