Project Specialist I

ARUP Laboratories; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ARUP Laboratories seeks an entry-level Project Specialist I to support staff on special projects, develop schedules for proposals, and help with project development. The role may specialise in IT or Laboratory areas and involves documentation, risk assessment, and coordination with subject matter experts.

Based in Salt Lake City, the position fosters accountability and service. The Project Specialist I collaborates with cross-functional teams, assists in planning and tracking projects, and

Qualifications

• Supports department staff in project management activities.
• Plans and implements small to medium projects with oversight.
• Coordinates with subject matter experts for data analysis and risk assessments.
• Presents analysis results to managers and senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates communications as warranted by project scope.
• Tracks proposed projects and resolves issues.
• Functions as liaison with internal customers on proposed projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• IT specialists may support software and IT applications.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schedule

Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk)
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Training Schedule

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Department

Education - Ref Bus Unit - 800

Primary Purpose

The Project Specialist I is an entry-level position responsible to provide support to staff and team members on special projects from the standpoint of training, support, methodology, and documentation. Develop schedules for both proposal inclusion and ongoing project/program development. May facilitate the development of departmental and divisional projects including project definition and scope, deliverables, risk assessment, project tracking, and status reporting.

In relation to the responsibilities of a Project Specialist I, a project is defined as a one-time endeavour with an established end date, and the Project Specialist I serves as a resource assigned to support the project, to meet the project requirements and to achieve the project deliverables.

Position may specialise in functional areas, such as Information Technology or Laboratory, which may require additional specific skill and experience.

About ARUP

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.

We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions

Supports department staff in project management activities.

Assists in the planning and implementation of small and medium projects with oversight.

Supports aspects of complex projects as requested.

Coordinates and collaborates with subject matter experts to conduct data analysis and risk assessments in relation to compliance with established procedures.

Presents analysis results to managers, the Project Management Office, or senior management.

Coordinates communications as warranted by project scope.

Tracks proposed projects and track and resolve issues related to the proposed projects.

Functions as liaison with internal customers on proposed projects.

Ensures that proper processes are being followed and assist in establishing new processes as required.

IT Specialists may also require

• Supports ARUP developed and purchased software products
• Additional training and support for specific IT applications, interfaces, or systems
• New version testing
• Various IT administrative duties

Other duties as assigned

Physical And Other Requirements

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance.