University of Utah Health Research · 12 hours ago
Hourly Research Assistant
Salt Lake City, UT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $25/hr
0+ years expUniversity of Utah Health Research is hiring part-time community-based research assistants for the Building Healthy Families program. The role involves conducting direct observation data collection and requires attendance at weekly sessions, both during the day and evening, along with participation in training and meetings with the research team.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Attend weekly BHF sessions in your local community (in person) typically in the evening
Conduct direct observation using standardized tools and protocols
Record and submit data accurately and on time
Participate in paid virtual training (January) and weekly check-ins via Zoom typically during the day
Communicate effectively with program staff and the research team
Maintain confidentiality and follow research ethics and safety protocols
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Education: High school diploma plus 2 years of college or technical training
Experience: ≤ 2 years in health, health education, nursing, or a related field
Technical Skills: Comfortable using MS Office & Zoom; reliable transportation required
Compliance: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and may be subject to a background check
Availability: weekly commitment from January – June 2026, followed by ~1 week per month through December 2026. Day and evening availability required
Preferred
Candidates should have research or practice-based experience in health, health promotion, or health education, nursing, or any other related field
Experience working with deadlines and following protocols without direct supervision
Additional skills that would be advantageous for the position include conducting health assessments (height and weight, health history questionnaires), demonstrating good time management skills, willingness to learn new techniques and procedures, and a strong work ethic
Benefits
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
Funding
Current Stage
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