Temporary Research Assistant Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/14/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17231N
Job Title
Research Coordinators (Non-R.N.)
Working Title
Research Coordinator/Therapist
Career Progression Track
P00
Track Level
P7 - Senior Principal, P6 - Principal, P5 - Expert
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
up to 10 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
flexible
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00204 - Occupational/Recreational Therapy
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
up to $50/hr
Close Date
10/14/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Provides assessment and treatment to patients in a clinical research study. Assists the Principal Investigator in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures
Entry-level Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy. IRB CITI Course in the Protection of Human Research subjects certificate obtained within six months of hire and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Incumbents are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned research team, coordinating the orderly and safe flow of the research project and maintaining adequate resources for the PI to accomplish their research objectives.
Hourly salary: $50/hour for a maximum of $100/hour for a 2 hour treatment session.
Responsibilities

1. Conduct patient evaluations and provide study-related treatment interventions in accordance with approved study protocols, ensuring consistency, participant safety, and protocol adherence.
2. Document all assessments, treatments, and participant responses accurately, and communicate relevant findings to the research team to support study implementation and data integrity.
3. Ensure accurate documentation, maintain confidentiality of protected health information, and collaborate with investigators and study staff to facilitate efficient participant recruitment. Mileage will be reimbursed for work-related travel (e.g., participant recruitment and outreach activities).
4. Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
5. Determines length of visits and coordinates participant schedules with the study team.
6. Reports and tracks adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
7. Documents all protocol deviations, reconciles test article accountability at study close out and prepares summary report for sponsor.
8. Completes, audits, corrects Case Report Forms (CRF), relays CRFs to sponsor.
9. May perform functions required of the Clinical Research Assistant as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), VI: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
Research Coordinator (Non-R.N.), VII: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Apply and:
Email resume, cover letter, three names of references if interested: amit.sethi@utah.edu
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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