Research Assistant Jobs in Utah
Research assistant jobs in Utah are concentrated in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where universities, life sciences companies, and federal research facilities drive consistent demand for laboratory, clinical, and policy research roles. The University of Utah, Intermountain Health, and Hill Air Force Base are among the most established and durable employers in the state, regularly bringing on research assistants at the entry level through senior positions. Clinical research and biomedical sciences are the most in-demand specialties, though social science and public health research roles are growing alongside Utah's expanding healthcare sector. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Research Data Management Assistant
University of Utah·Salt Lake City, Utah
Job functions:
Part Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
The Marriott Library is seeking a student to work closely with Open Scholarship and Data Services as an assistant for Research Data Management. This position will allow the hired student to gain hands-on experience working with research data from a variety of disciplines and learning about data management, curation, and documentation with an emphasis on open science. It is an especially helpful opportunity for students interested in research and/or information science, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in data analytics, data engineering, or data governance.
The hired student will primarily serve as an assistant with our research data repository, The Hive (https://hive.utah.edu/). Working in collaboration with the library’s two research data librarians, specific projects will include reviewing and helping to curate new data deposits, normalizing metadata, and mapping legacy metadata onto our new interface, including checking and updating metadata records and README files for internal consistency. The hired student will also have opportunities to assist with reporting related to The Hive and other research data management services. Experience working with APIs is a plus.
This work must be done on-site at the Marriott Library. The work schedule will be set to accommodate the student’s course schedule.
For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and helping to curate incoming research data deposits for the University of Utah’s research data repository, The Hive.
- Normalizing metadata and mapping legacy metadata onto the repository’s new interface.
- Checking and updating metadata and README files to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Assisting with reporting, analytics, and generating data visualizations related to The Hive and other research data management services.
- Additional responsibilities dependent on the hired student’s qualifications and interests, which may include utilizing APIs or supporting other research data services initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
- Experience in working with data, data analytics, and reporting.
- Interest in Open Science and data sharing.
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Willingness to learn new procedures and workflows.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good English comprehension and written language skills.
- Current University of Utah student enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.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.
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current University of Utah student?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Open Date
07/01/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17182N
Job Title
UU Student - Library
Working Title
Research Data Management Assistant
Career Progression Track
SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
10-15
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Specific days and times may be decided upon between the student and supervisors, between M-F and 9am-5pm
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$16.00
Close Date
08/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
University of Utah
Research Data Management Assistant
Salt Lake City, Utah
New 1m ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
Part Time
Job Description
The Marriott Library is seeking a student to work closely with Open Scholarship and Data Services as an assistant for Research Data Management. This position will allow the hired student to gain hands-on experience working with research data from a variety of disciplines and learning about data management, curation, and documentation with an emphasis on open science. It is an especially helpful opportunity for students interested in research and/or information science, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in data analytics, data engineering, or data governance.
The hired student will primarily serve as an assistant with our research data repository, The Hive (https://hive.utah.edu/). Working in collaboration with the library’s two research data librarians, specific projects will include reviewing and helping to curate new data deposits, normalizing metadata, and mapping legacy metadata onto our new interface, including checking and updating metadata records and README files for internal consistency. The hired student will also have opportunities to assist with reporting related to The Hive and other research data management services. Experience working with APIs is a plus.
This work must be done on-site at the Marriott Library. The work schedule will be set to accommodate the student’s course schedule.
For the Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and helping to curate incoming research data deposits for the University of Utah’s research data repository, The Hive.
- Normalizing metadata and mapping legacy metadata onto the repository’s new interface.
- Checking and updating metadata and README files to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Assisting with reporting, analytics, and generating data visualizations related to The Hive and other research data management services.
- Additional responsibilities dependent on the hired student’s qualifications and interests, which may include utilizing APIs or supporting other research data services initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
- Experience in working with data, data analytics, and reporting.
- Interest in Open Science and data sharing.
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Willingness to learn new procedures and workflows.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good English comprehension and written language skills.
- Current University of Utah student enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 5 graduate credit hours during the fall and spring semesters.
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.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.
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you a current University of Utah student?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Open Date
07/01/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17182N
Job Title
UU Student - Library
Working Title
Research Data Management Assistant
Career Progression Track
SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
10-15
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Specific days and times may be decided upon between the student and supervisors, between M-F and 9am-5pm
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00790 - Marriott Library - Operations
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$16.00
Close Date
08/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
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Who's Hiring
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What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research assistant jobs across Utah.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant science, social science, or health-related field required
- Hands-on laboratory, clinical, or data collection experience gained through coursework or internships
- Proficiency in research software such as SPSS, R, REDCap, or similar data analysis tools
- Strong written communication skills for preparing reports, protocols, and research summaries
- Ability to follow institutional review board protocols and maintain rigorous data integrity standards
- Collaborative team orientation with capacity to support multiple investigators or concurrent projects
Research Assistant Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research assistant in Utah?
Most research assistant positions in Utah require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, psychology, public health, or a related discipline. Clinical research roles often expect familiarity with IRB protocols and Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and some positions at Intermountain Health or the University of Utah Health system may prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a Clinical Research Coordinator credential through the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
Which companies hire research assistants in Utah?
Employers hiring research assistants in Utah right now include University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and Intermountain Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Utah's concentration of academic medical centers, life sciences firms, and federally funded research institutions means hiring is relatively steady throughout the year.
Which Utah cities have the most research assistant jobs?
Salt Lake City, Provo, and Murray account for the largest share of research assistant openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors the market through the University of Utah, Intermountain Health, and a growing biotech corridor, while Provo's concentration of higher education institutions and tech-adjacent research firms drives demand in Utah County, and Ogden benefits from Hill Air Force Base and Weber State University.
Are there remote research assistant jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based fields, since many research assistant roles involve hands-on laboratory work, patient interaction, or on-site data collection. About 40% of research assistant openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the portion of positions focused on literature reviews, data analysis, and administrative research support that can be done off-site.
How can I get hired as a research assistant in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through undergraduate or post-baccalaureate research programs at Utah institutions, where volunteer or paid lab positions build the hands-on record employers expect. The University of Utah's Office of Undergraduate Research and Brigham Young University's Mentoring Environment Grant programs both place students with active faculty projects. Applying for research coordinator assistant or data entry roles at Intermountain Health or University of Utah Health is another concrete step, as these positions are designed for candidates with limited formal experience and often lead directly into full research assistant roles.
Where can I find and apply to research assistant jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to research assistant jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly.
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