Details
05/05/2026
PRN44891B
Hourly Research Assistants
Research Assistant
S00
S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Day
Monday through Friday
U of U Health - Academics
00226 - Cardiology
Campus
Salt Lake City, UT
External Posting
$20.00 to $30.00
07/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
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.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Research Assistant, I
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. 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: SZ8211
Grade: S14
Expected Pay Range: $10.92 to $25.06
Research Assistant, II
Administrative 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: SZ8212
Grade: S15
Expected Pay Range: $11.75 to $26.94
Research Assistant, III
Administrative 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: SZ8213
Grade: S16
Expected Pay Range: $12.62 to $28.96
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).
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.
Benefited Staff
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). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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