University of Utah
Job Summary
Primarily responsible for monitoring sleep research participants during overnight study visits in clinical research settings at the University of Utah Hospital and the College of Health Research Complex. Our studies focus on understanding the cardiometabolic health consequences of short sleep duration and circadian misalignment, and developing new sleep- and circadian-based interventions to prevent cardiometabolic disease (obesity, diabetes, heart disease) in populations such as shift workers, medical and military personnel, students, first responders, and the transportation industry. Additionally, you will help manage undergraduate research assistants during study visits and conduct some non-overnight study visits such as consent and check‑in appointments. May assist in blood sample collection by venipuncture or through existing peripheral IV catheter.
Work Schedule & Compensation
Hourly pay:
$18
Shift length:
about 5‑8 hours
Shift frequency:
0‑10 times per month
Schedule:
variable hours scheduled 2‑6 weeks in advance
Patient‑sensitive requirements:
must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements or be approved for an exemption prior to the first day of work
Responsibilities
Oversees compliance to overnight sleep research protocols; manages quality control, completion, and submission of study‑related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
Follow detailed and time‑sensitive study protocols.
Oversees and organizes study visit preparation including checking equipment and providing study participants reminders for their visits.
Communicates with team efficiently if any adverse events and protocol deviations occur during study visits.
Assist research nurses with blood collection, sample processing, and storage.
Ensure research participants have a comfortable overnight experience in our sleep lab.
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).
Research Assistant I:
Requires little to no related experience.
Research Assistant II:
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Preferences
One or more years of volunteer or work experience in the healthcare field.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently.
Completion of University Research Education Clinical Certification within one year of hire required.
Ability to stay awake during overnight study visits.
Preferred phlebotomy or EMT certification, or ability to complete phlebotomy training within 4 months.
Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.
Additional Information Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels based on business need and budget.
Requisition Number: PRN16437N
Open Until Filled.
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190065
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Work Schedule & Compensation
Hourly pay:
$18
Shift length:
about 5‑8 hours
Shift frequency:
0‑10 times per month
Schedule:
variable hours scheduled 2‑6 weeks in advance
Patient‑sensitive requirements:
must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements or be approved for an exemption prior to the first day of work
Responsibilities
Oversees compliance to overnight sleep research protocols; manages quality control, completion, and submission of study‑related documentation; prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
Follow detailed and time‑sensitive study protocols.
Oversees and organizes study visit preparation including checking equipment and providing study participants reminders for their visits.
Communicates with team efficiently if any adverse events and protocol deviations occur during study visits.
Assist research nurses with blood collection, sample processing, and storage.
Ensure research participants have a comfortable overnight experience in our sleep lab.
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).
Research Assistant I:
Requires little to no related experience.
Research Assistant II:
Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Preferences
One or more years of volunteer or work experience in the healthcare field.
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently.
Completion of University Research Education Clinical Certification within one year of hire required.
Ability to stay awake during overnight study visits.
Preferred phlebotomy or EMT certification, or ability to complete phlebotomy training within 4 months.
Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.
Additional Information Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels based on business need and budget.
Requisition Number: PRN16437N
Open Until Filled.
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190065
#J-18808-Ljbffr