Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Announcement Details Open Date 08/19/2024 Requisition Number PRN15165N Job Title Hrly Graduate Student Working Title Graduate Research Assistant (ECHO) Job Grade A00 FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? Yes Standard Hours per Week 10-20 hrs (20 hours preferred) Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Flexibility around school schedule. Evenings and weekends a possibility. Is this a work study job? No VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00958 - DFPM-Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $25.64 DOQ Close Date Job Summary Lab Graduate Research Assistant: Division of Public Health, University of Utah PIs: Dr. Joseph Stanford & Dr. Christy Porucznik Research assistant duties to help support a large epidemiologic children's health study (Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes, ECHO) following women through pregnancy, and children from birth through age 21 (echochildren.org). Duties may include but not limited to processing biospecimens, driving for sample collection, support for study coordinator duties, taking inventory, etc. Currently enrollment as graduate student at the University of Utah Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screening. RAs that can work 20/hours per week may be eligible for Tuition Benefit Program. Responsibilities * Work in a highly collaborative manner with members of a close-knit team while exhibiting independent and creative thought * Process various biospecimen samples including urine, blood, stool, saliva, and blood spot. * Transport samples from hospital, clinic or other locations (placenta tissue, urine, blood, etc.) * Take weekly inventory * Take initiative without requiring explicit direction. Identify gaps and risks and take appropriate action * Demonstrate self-sufficiency in setting, managing and maintaining priorities * Communicate progress and collaborate with research team members * Attend research team meetings * Fulfill other research-related duties as assigned by Minimum Qualifications Preferences High level of attention to detail and protocol. Exceptional listening, problem solving and communication skills. Ability to multi-task, working on multiple projects and balancing competing priorities. 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. 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Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How many years of research experience do you have? * No experience * Less than 6 months * 6 months or more, but less than 1 year * 1 year or more, but less than 3 years * 3 years or more Applicant Documents Required Documents * Cover Letter * Resume Optional Documents * Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 - Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 * Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission