Details **Open Date** 01/31/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN15605N **Job Title** PS Research Assistant/Analyst **Working Title** PS Research Assistant/Analyst **Job Grade** C **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** Yes **Standard Hours per Week** 9 **Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Monday – Friday. Flexible within standard business hours. **Is this a work study job?** No **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00931 - Ob/Gyn Research Network **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 12.02 to 21.29 **Close Date** 03/31/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **Job Summary** The department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has an opening for a Research Assistant for Dr. Erin Johnson’s study: The language and visuals used to discuss prenatal genetic screening online and on social media. Dr. Johnson currently has funding for the Spring 2025 semester. This job will require assistance with searching for, viewing, and extracting data from YouTube and TikTok videos on prenatal genetic screening. The aims of the study are to: 1. Chronicle the informal, educational resources available through the internet (i.e., sites identified through Google, YouTube, or TikTok) to pregnant individuals about prenatal genetic screening, and 2. Identify and contextualize the language, visuals, and overarching narratives and arguments concerning prenatal genetic screening in widely available online resources. This is a temporary position for the Spring semester of 2025. **Responsibilities** **Responsibilities** Assesses identified videos for inclusion or exclusion from YouTube and TikTok identified through a web scrapping app, which identifies the most viewed videos related to a specific topic of interest. Codes included videos for identified methodological and topical details. Works with fellow coder and training team to establish inter-rater reliability for inclusion/exclusion of articles and coding. Enters related information into computer system. Completes all other duties as assigned **Team Culture** + Supports an inclusive, transparent and supportive work environment + Reliable, displays a positive attitude, does not engage in gossip, supports the team and is flexible + Communicates problems, issues and frustrations to supervisor and/or OB/ WCSL Leadership **Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required** + Nearly Continuously: Office environment. **Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required** + Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. + Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. + Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.. 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** + Strong attention to detail + Background knowledge in data collection and data entry. + Demonstrated interpersonal skills and effective communication skills + Functions effectively as a team member. + Strong organizational skills. + Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description and responsibilities. + This position is not responsible for providing patient care. **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). 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