University of Utah · 8 hours ago
Research Assistant
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$10.92/hr - $28.96/hrThe University of Utah is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support a national trial on tirzepatide as a treatment for opioid use disorder. The role involves engaging with study participants, coordinating research procedures, and ensuring compliance with clinical trial regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Complete all day‑to‑day clinical trial activities in adherence with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations
Serve as a first point of contact for study participants and provide professional, compassionate interaction throughout the research process
Work directly with study participants and locators, ensuring supportive, responsive, and high‑quality interactions throughout the study
Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain informed consent from study participants
Coordinate research procedures, participant visits, and follow‑up activities
Transport study materials, including traveling to off‑site locations as needed
Identify, track, and report adverse events in collaboration with the PI and sponsor requirements
Maintain study blinding and follow all study‑specific confidentiality and protocol requirements
Maintain organized research records in compliance with university and regulatory policies
Collect and maintain clinical and laboratory data with accuracy and timeliness
Assist in the preparation for site monitoring visits, sponsor audits, and regulatory reviews
Monitor supply inventory and assist in ordering materials when necessary
Carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor to support research operations
Qualification
Required
Complete all day‑to‑day clinical trial activities in adherence with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations
Serve as a first point of contact for study participants and provide professional, compassionate interaction throughout the research process
Work directly with study participants and locators, ensuring supportive, responsive, and high‑quality interactions throughout the study
Recruit, screen, enroll, and obtain informed consent from study participants
Coordinate research procedures, participant visits, and follow‑up activities
Transport study materials, including traveling to off‑site locations as needed
Identify, track, and report adverse events in collaboration with the PI and sponsor requirements
Maintain study blinding and follow all study‑specific confidentiality and protocol requirements
Maintain organized research records in compliance with university and regulatory policies
Collect and maintain clinical and laboratory data with accuracy and timeliness
Assist in the preparation for site monitoring visits, sponsor audits, and regulatory reviews
Monitor supply inventory and assist in ordering materials when necessary
Carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor to support research operations
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
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
Founded in 1850
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