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Open Date 06/17/2026 Requisition Number PRN17146N Job Title Hourly Research Assistants Working Title Hourly Research Assistant PRN Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week up to 10 hours/week (PRN) Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Is this a work study job? No VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00200 - Nutrition & Integrative Physio Location Other City Other Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 15-25/hr DOE Close Date 08/15/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
Location: Hurricane, Utah and Price, Utah.
Our research team is hiring part-time community-based research assistants to conduct direct observation data collection for the Building Healthy Families program. This is a part-time, hourly position that will require training and weekly attendance at program sessions for 5-10 hours per week, with a combination of daytime and evening hours. The required training and weekly meetings with the research team will be virtual and are paid. Data collection requires attendance at the weekly BHF sessions on the day and at the time your community is offering the program. The successful candidate will support direct observation data collection and reporting for the Building Healthy Families program being provided by your local community. The position requires the ability to work effectively as part of a large interdisciplinary team, evening hours starting September 2026, reliable transportation, and completion of the necessary training.
Experience: 2 years in health, health education, nursing, or a related field Technical Skills: Comfortable using MS Office & Zoom; reliable transportation required
Compliance: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and may be subject to a background check
Availability: weekly commitment from September 2026 - January 2027, followed by ~1 week per month through September 2027. Day and evening availability required.
Responsibilities
Attend weekly BHF sessions in your local community (in person), typically in the evening
Conduct direct observation using standardized tools and protocols
Record and submit data accurately and on time
Participate in paid virtual training (August 2026) and weekly check-ins via Zoom typically during the day
Communicate effectively with program staff and the research team
Maintain confidentiality and follow research ethics and safety protocols
Other related duties as assigned
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 Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Preferences
Candidates should have research or practice-based experience in health, health promotion, or health education, nursing, or any other related field. Experience working with deadlines and following protocols without direct supervision. Additional skills that would be advantageous for the position include conducting health assessments (height and weight, health history questionnaires), demonstrating good time management skills, willingness to learn new techniques and procedures, and a strong work ethic.
Special Instructions Summary
Location: Hurricane, Utah and Price, Utah.
Additional Information
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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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