Details **Open Date** 08/06/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN15107N **Job Title** PS Hourly Research Assistant **Working Title** PS Hourly Research Assistant **Job Grade** B **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** Yes **Standard Hours per Week** 19 **Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Monday – Friday **Is this a work study job?** No **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 17.50 **Close Date** **Job Summary** The School of Dentistry is seeking highly self-motivated candidates to fill two hourly research assistant positions in the Office of Research. The Research Assistants will work under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Brenda Heaton on collaborative and interdisciplinary projects that bridge the School of Dentistry with other colleges and departments across campus. As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and**PROMISE standards**of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. **Responsibilities** 1. Develops scientific research projects with principal investigator. 2. Stays current with project-related scientific literature. 3. Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems. 4. Compiles data from a variety of sources including interviews, literature sources and medical and genealogical records. 5. Enters information into department’s computer system. 6. Assists research employees in preparing manuscripts and presentation materials by creating slides, charts, graphs and handouts. 7. Maintains up to date files and records of research data. 8. Searches sources such as reference works, documents, statistical records and evaluates applicability of collected data to research subject. 9. Responds to requests from agencies about specific projects. 10. Edits research papers, project reports and publication materials. 11. Performs quality control to resolve discrepancies and overlaps with data. 12. Schedules appointments, visits and meetings. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual. **Minimum Qualifications** 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. **Preferences** One year of research experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required. An understanding of research protocols and procedures preferred. **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. 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