PS Research Associate

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated research professional to lead projects within their spine division. This role involves developing and managing scientific research projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and training research staff. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in a scientific field, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to enhancing access to quality healthcare and education for diverse communities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research and make a difference in the lives of patients and students.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a scientific field required.
• Strong communication and research management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage scientific research projects as a principal investigator.
• Collaborate with internal and external investigators on research projects.
• Train and manage research staff to achieve research goals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Research management

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

Masters degree in a scientific related field

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Develops research projects and is responsible for conduct and interpretation, presenting results, publishing manuscripts and managing the research team for the spine division within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Develops scientific research projects and acts as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator.
2. Researches and stays current with project related scientific literature.
3. Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.
4. Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
5. Organizes, interprets data and derives study conclusions.
6. Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.
7. Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
8. Summarizes results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
9. Serves as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information needed for various initiatives.
10. Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
11. Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics.
12. Attends national conferences and presents results of clinical studies.
13. Other duties as necessary.

Problem Solving: This position may be involved with problems requiring modifications of scientific methods. This position is required to efficiently manage several research coordinators and associates as well as to allocate resources to address the needs of ongoing clinical trials.

Work Environment: Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements: Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a scientific related field.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
• Demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
• The ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

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 [phone] 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 [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] 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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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 Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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