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Clinical Study Assistant

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$21 Per Hour
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Details














Open Date 08/18/2025














Requisition Number PRN42795B














Job Title PS Clinical Study Assistant














Working Title Clinical Study Assistant














Job Grade C














FLSA Code Nonexempt














Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes














Standard Hours per Week 40














Full Time or Part Time? Full Time














Shift Day














Work Schedule Summary







Monday through Friday














VP Area U of U Health - Academics














Department 00226 - Cardiology














Location Campus














City Salt Lake City, UT














Type of Recruitment External Posting














Pay Rate Range $17.00 to $21.00 per hour














Close Date 10/31/2025














Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)














Job Summary







Clinical Study Assistants support clinical research involving patients with cardiovascular diseases by assisting the study teams with tasks including processing specimens, reviewing the electronic medical records for potential study participants, and entering data into databases. Research Assistants have a hybrid work schedule, working both remotely as well as on-site.














Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Research Website: https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/cardiovascular-medicine/research/cv-clinical-research-unit














University of Utah Benefit Information:https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/














Responsibilities














1. Assists in the conduct of protocol defined procedures during study visits.







2. Processes biological samples collected from study participants.







3. Enters data collected from study participant into databases and spreadsheets.







4. Assists in preparing and maintaining regulatory documents.







5. Determines study visit windows from protocol and assists in scheduling participant study visits.














This job description 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.














Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required














Nearly Continuously: Office environment.














Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required














Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.














Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.














Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.














Minimum Qualifications







Associates degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Completion of HIPAA Privacy & Security training may be required within two to five days of hire. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.














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.














Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.














Preferences














Type Benefited Staff














Special Instructions Summary














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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.














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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.







The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.







To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/







Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu














https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. 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.

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/