Temporary Genetic Epidemiology Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/14/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17360N
Job Title
UU Student - Research
Working Title
UU Student - Research (Work-Study)
Career Progression Track
SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
19
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
Yes
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Will pay no less than 7.25
Close Date
09/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Seeking a bright, motivated work-study student to assist with a variety of research studies within the Genetic Epidemiology Program.
As a research assistant in the Genetic Epidemiology Program, you will contribute to groundbreaking research focused on understanding the genetic factors leading to complex human diseases like cancer and diabetes. You will gain hands-on research experience and work alongside leading scientists, statisticians, bioinformatics experts, database administrators, laboratory technicians, and healthcare professionals.
We are understanding of your class schedule and school work and offer flexibility with hours and work schedule.
This is an excellent opportunity for student who are interested in, or majoring in:

• Computer science
• Pre-medicine
• Genetics
• Information systems

Qualifications
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application.
Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

• Basic understanding of database systems/operating systems.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• An interest in the life sciences, computer science, or genetic epidemiology is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

1. Collect, verify, and enter data into the division's secure database from a variety of sources including, laboratory results, participant questionnaires, literature sources, and medical records.
2. Assist with overall project management
3. Maintain up-to-date files and records of research data
4. Assist faculty and research employees in preparing manuscripts and presentation materials by creating slides, charts, graphs and handouts
5. Draw pedigrees
6. Perform general office support as needed including filing, sorting, mailing and faxing
7. May support Database Administrator by assisting with computer programming and/or database maintenance
8. May be required to run queries and reports using Excel and/or the division's database
9. May assist in the wet lab

Minimum Qualifications
Preferences

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency
• One year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills

Special Instructions Summary
This posting is closed and is no longer accepting applications.
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
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