Hourly Research Assistants

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Open Date 08/06/2026 Requisition Number PRN17318N Job Title Hourly Research Assistants Working Title Hourly Research Assistants Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 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 01720 - PHS - HEALTH SYS INNO & RSRCH Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Close Date 11/10/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Hourly Research Assistants

Performs administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Job Description:

We are seeking a research assistant to support the design and development of an online Playbook for the Implementation Research Logic Model (IRLM). The IRLM is a tool that supports the planning, execution, reporting, and synthesis of implementation research and practice-change initiatives by helping users connect contextual factors, implementation strategies, mechanisms of action, and outcomes.

The research assistant will work with an interdisciplinary implementation science team to transform an existing IRLM user manual, worksheets, examples, and supporting materials into an engaging, accessible, and interactive online Playbook using Genially. The successful candidate will help organize content, develop a cohesive visual design, build interactive learning elements, and ensure that the Playbook is intuitive for users with different levels of experience.

This position is well suited for a student or early-career professional with interests in instructional design, digital communication, public health, implementation science, educational technology, or user-centered design.

Responsibilities

Research Assistant, II

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S58212

Grade: S15

Expected Pay Range: $13.82 to $26.94

Research Assistant, III

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S58213

Grade: S16

Expected Pay Range: $14.85 to $28.96

Research Assistant, IV

Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects. Schedules participant visits and maintains records. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.

Requires 5+ years of related experience.

This is a Highly Skilled Level position in the Support track.

Job Code: S58214

Grade: S18

Expected Pay Range: $17.16 to $33.47

Primary responsibilities

Applicant will collaborate with the project team to translate written guidance into an interactive and visually coherent online resource. Responsibilities will include:

• Developing the Playbook's visual identity, page templates, navigation structure, and overall design system in Genially.
• Converting chapters of the IRLM user manual into concise, engaging, web-appropriate content while preserving the meaning and methodological accuracy of the source material.
• Designing interactive elements such as menus, clickable diagrams, pop-up definitions, examples, knowledge checks, decision aids, process maps, and step-by-step activities.
• Integrating worksheets, templates, downloadable resources, annotated examples, and links to external materials.
• Creating visual representations of key IRLM concepts, including relationships among determinants, strategies, mechanisms, and outcomes.
• Helping develop pathways for different audiences and use cases, such as first-time users, experienced implementation researchers, practitioners, community partners, trainees, funders, and reviewers.
• Applying accessible design practices, including readable layouts, clear navigation, appropriate color contrast, alternative text, and plain-language presentation where appropriate.
• Reviewing content for consistency in terminology, formatting, headings, links, and visual conventions.
• Conducting quality-assurance checks to identify navigation problems, formatting inconsistencies, broken links, or display issues.
• Supporting informal usability testing with members of the research team and potential users.
• Documenting feedback and revising the Playbook in response to team review and user testing.
• Maintaining organized project files, version histories, source materials, and design assets.
• Assisting with the development of brief instructions for future maintenance and updating of the Playbook.
• Participating in regular project meetings and providing progress updates to the study team.

Expected deliverables

Main deliverable includes a complete IRLM Playbook: content and navigation structure; reusable Genially design templates; interactive versions of the Playbook chapters; integrated worksheets and examples; a quality-assurance and usability review; revisions based on team feedback; and documentation to guide future updates.

Required qualifications

Applicants should have:

• Experience or coursework in graphic design, instructional design, digital media, web content development, educational technology, communications, public health, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex information into clear and visually engaging formats.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across a large, multi-section resource.
• Strong written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, respond constructively to feedback, and manage iterative revisions.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain organized project documentation.
• Familiarity with presentation or digital-design platforms such as Genially, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate, Microsoft PowerPoint, Figma, or similar tools.

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, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Research Assistant, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Preferred qualifications

The following experience is desirable but not required:

• Prior experience using Genially, Canva, Articulate, Adobe Illustrator or other digital design products to create interactive presentations, microsites, educational modules, or online resources.
• Experience with user-centered design, information architecture, usability testing, or instructional design.
• Experience developing content for academic, healthcare, public health, community, or professional audiences.
• Familiarity with accessibility principles for digital content.
• Experience translating technical or scientific material into plain-language or visually accessible content.
• Familiarity with implementation science, logic models, program evaluation, quality improvement, or health services research.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams.
• A portfolio or examples of relevant design, instructional, or digital communication work.

Desired attributes

The ideal candidate will be creative, organized, responsive, collaborative, and comfortable working with a resource that will evolve through multiple rounds of review. The candidate should be able to balance visual innovation with scientific accuracy and recognize that different users may require different levels of detail, explanation, and interactivity.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter