<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 12/12/2025 Requisition Number PRN16612N Job Title PS Research Assistant/Analyst Working Title Research Assistant/Analyst Career Progression Track C Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>In addition to standard workdays hours (8am-5pm), job duties will involve travel to rural communities for data collection, with some overnight, evening, and weekend visits being necessary.</p> <p>Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 01552 - HCI Yelena Wu Research Program Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 12.02 to 21.63 Close Date 03/01/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary</p> <p>Our research team led by Dr. Yelena Wu at Huntsman Cancer Institute is hiring a part-time, seasonal, research assistant to join our highly collaborative and energetic group. The position would support the study for approximately 4 months with the possibility of extending if there are continued study needs. This position will support multiple ongoing research studies centered around the prevention of skin cancer in different Utah populations. This position will provide up to 19 hours/week of work on the RAYS Study (Rural Adult and Youth Sports Protection Study) focused on skin cancer prevention in youth sports teams throughout the state of Utah.</p> <p>The Research Assistant/Analyst will support study activities including organizing and managing study data in compliance with IRB-approved protocols, preparing materials for study visits, assisting with educational intervention sessions, and maintaining accurate participant records while monitoring study progress. Additional duties include collecting and reviewing data samples for accuracy and completeness.</p> <p>Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.</p> <p>In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Disclaimer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>Research Assistant responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Developing and revising study protocols to ensure clarity and participant safety </li><li>Travel to communities enrolled in the RAYS project for data collection. </li><li>Establishing trusting and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and study participants </li><li>Preparation of materials and staff for study visits, including traveling to rural counties for data collection </li><li>Utilizing a structured protocol to lead activities for skin cancer prevention and collect survey data from participants </li><li>Documenting activities and outcomes in appropriate databases </li><li>Compiling reports summarizing study progress </li><li>Running basic statistical analyses (e.g., descriptives) to characterize study samples and intervention effects </li><li>Qualitative interviewing and coding interview data </li><li>Attending team meetings to discuss progress, successes, and challenges </li><li>Participating in ongoing training to maintain fidelity to protocols and other research required training </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required</p> <p>Nearly Continuously: Office environment.</p> <p>Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required</p> <p>Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>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 education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required..</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Preferences Special Instructions Summary Additional Information</p> <p>Visit our benefits page to see current retirement offerings: benefits.utah.edu</p> <p>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 all.</p> <p>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. 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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.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Please indicate your knowledge and/or level of experience in data collection and compilation, statistical analysis of data, and/or editing of research reports: </li></ul> </li><li> <p>None</p> </li><li> <p>Minimal</p> </li><li> <p>Moderate</p> </li><li> <p>Extensive</p> </li><li> <p>Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?</p> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only </li></ul>