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Research Assistant (PART-TIME; TEMPORARY)

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE • On-site

$20/hr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

University Of Nebraska Medical Center rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 1,054 rated hospitals

Job description

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location
Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:
Staff_14905
Department
CAHP Research Administration 50007351
Business Unit
College of Allied Health Professions
Reg-Temp
Part-Time Temporary
Work Schedule
Varies, flexible 20 hours/week
Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)
Position Summary
PART-TIME; TEMPORARY
Assist in coordinating research project, including recruitment, screening, scheduling, and participant visits. Assist with data collection and data entry. Prepare research materials and track research supply inventory. Participate in research planning meetings as needed. Conduct research tests such as physical assessments and questionnaires.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category
Research - Non Academic
Working Title
Research Assistant (PART-TIME; TEMPORARY)
Job Title
Other Hourly Worker
Salary Grade
RA00
Appointment Type
Z2 - TEMP OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range
$20.000/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date
07/30/2026
Application Review Date
08/16/2026
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Scientific related field
Required Experience
1 year
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Medical, clinical or research related experience
Required License
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred Education:
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Preferred Experience:
Preferred License:
No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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