PS Hourly Research Assistant
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 24, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/13/2023
Requisition Number
PRN13379N
Job Title
PS Hourly Research Assistant
Working Title
*Overnight* Research Assistant
Job Grade
B
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
up to 10 hrs/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00196 - Health & Kinesiology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
up to $18 DOE
Close Date
Job Summary
Primarily responsible for monitoring sleep research participants during overnight study visits in clinical research settings at the University of Utah Hospital and the College of Health Research Complex. Our studies are focused on understanding the cardio-metabolic health consequences of short sleep duration and circadian misalignment, and developing new sleep and circadian- based interventions that help prevent cardio-metabolic disease (obesity, diabetes, heart disease) in populations such as shift workers, medical and military personnel, students, first-responders, and in the transportation industry. Additionally, will be responsible for helping manage undergraduate research assistants during study visits and conducting some other non-overnight study visits such as consent and check-in appointments. The schedule will be dependent on study visits and therefore will have variable hours that are scheduled 2-4 weeks in advance.
Hourly pay: $18
Shift length: about 5-8 hours
Shift frequency: 0-10 times per month
Responsibilities
1. Oversees compliance to sleep research protocols; manages quality control, completion and
submission of study-related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and
agencies.
2. Follow detailed and time-sensitive study protocols.
3. Oversees and organizes study visit preparation including checking equipment and providing study participants reminders for their visits.
4. Communicates with team efficiently if any adverse events and protocol deviations occur during study visits.
5. Monitors study enrollment goals
Minimum Qualifications
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.
Preferences
1 or more years of volunteer or work experience in the healthcare field. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently. Completion of University Research Education Clinical Certification within one year of hire required. Ability to stay awake during overnight study visits.
Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified
timeframe.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
04/13/2023
Requisition Number
PRN13379N
Job Title
PS Hourly Research Assistant
Working Title
*Overnight* Research Assistant
Job Grade
B
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
up to 10 hrs/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00196 - Health & Kinesiology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
up to $18 DOE
Close Date
Job Summary
Primarily responsible for monitoring sleep research participants during overnight study visits in clinical research settings at the University of Utah Hospital and the College of Health Research Complex. Our studies are focused on understanding the cardio-metabolic health consequences of short sleep duration and circadian misalignment, and developing new sleep and circadian- based interventions that help prevent cardio-metabolic disease (obesity, diabetes, heart disease) in populations such as shift workers, medical and military personnel, students, first-responders, and in the transportation industry. Additionally, will be responsible for helping manage undergraduate research assistants during study visits and conducting some other non-overnight study visits such as consent and check-in appointments. The schedule will be dependent on study visits and therefore will have variable hours that are scheduled 2-4 weeks in advance.
Hourly pay: $18
Shift length: about 5-8 hours
Shift frequency: 0-10 times per month
Responsibilities
1. Oversees compliance to sleep research protocols; manages quality control, completion and
submission of study-related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and
agencies.
2. Follow detailed and time-sensitive study protocols.
3. Oversees and organizes study visit preparation including checking equipment and providing study participants reminders for their visits.
4. Communicates with team efficiently if any adverse events and protocol deviations occur during study visits.
5. Monitors study enrollment goals
Minimum Qualifications
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. 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.
Preferences
1 or more years of volunteer or work experience in the healthcare field. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently. Completion of University Research Education Clinical Certification within one year of hire required. Ability to stay awake during overnight study visits.
Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified
timeframe.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
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