UU Student - Research

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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

• 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.
• Assist with overall project management
• Maintain up-to-date files and records of research data
• Assist faculty and research employees in preparing manuscripts and presentation materials by creating slides, charts, graphs and handouts
• Draw pedigrees
• Perform general office support as needed including filing, sorting, mailing and faxing
• May support Database Administrator by assisting with computer programming and/or database maintenance
• May be required to run queries and reports using Excel and/or the division's database
• 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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.

• No

• Yes

• • Have you read and do you agree to follow the Work-Study Information and Policy as stated on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only