UU Student - Research

DetailsOpen Date 05/03/2023Requisition Number PRN13702NJob Title UU Student - ResearchWorking Title UU Student - ResearchJob Grade SJFLSA Code NonexemptPatient Sensitive Job Code?Type Non Benefited Staff / StudentTemporary? YesStandard Hours per Week 10Full Time or Part Time? Part TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryIs this a work study job? NoVP Area U of U Health - AcademicsDepartment 00246 - Human GeneticsLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range $14-16 per hourClose DateJob SummaryThe Utah Genome Project is looking for someone to assist their research coordinators with management of subjects and research.Students will be provided with technical and scientific training on-the-job in a friendly and collaborative environment. Students will gain experience in human subject research best practices including handling of sensitive and protected health information, data collection and management, and analysis and reporting of findings. This is a great opportunity for those interested in human genetics or human subjects research.This job posting is open to current University of Utah students.Students must be available to work during the summer months of May, June, July, and August, 2023. There may be an opportunity to continue working for the Utah Genome Project if student desires to.ResponsibilitiesThe research assistant will be participating in the design, conduct and analysis of the data gathered during our human-subject trials. They may assist with the following responsibilities. They will help with the management and organization of human subject specimens and data as well as helping with the preparation and execution of study visits.Minimum QualificationsPreferencesSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe 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.eduhttps://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.