<p>Why Work at BYU</p> <p>As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."</p> <p>Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth-all situated within a beautiful and historic campus-make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.</p> <p>Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.</p> <p>Research Assistant (TEMPORARY - part-time, 17.5 hours/week)</p> <p>We are looking for a Research Assistant to work on a project housed in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science. This will provide an opportunity to better understand the research process working with human participants.</p> <p>What you'll do in this position:</p> <ul> <li>Help recruit potential research participants. </li><li>Help schedule participants for data collection. </li><li>Help collect outcome data. </li><li>Draw and process blood. </li><li>Help analyze data. </li></ul> <p>What qualifies you for this role:</p> <p>Required</p> <ul> <li>A firm commitment to the mission of BYU. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science or a related health field </li><li>Phlebotomy certified </li></ul> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience in human research </li><li>Ability to measure blood pressure </li><li>Experience assessing body composition </li></ul> <p>Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 6, 2026</p> <p>Required Documentation:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Cover Letter </li></ul> <p>What we offer in return:</p> <p>This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:</p> <ul> <li>Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household </li><li>Access to the library </li><li>Free on-campus parking </li><li>Free UTA pass </li><li>Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU </li></ul> <p>Pay Grade: 46</p> <p>Typical Starting Pay: $16.50 to $21.25 an hour</p> <p>Required Documents:</p> <p>All Staff positions require a resume.</p> <p>Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.</p> <p>Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.</p> <p>Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.</p> <p>Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!</p>