PS Research Dev Associate I

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance research capabilities within their Department of Surgery. This role involves coordinating various research activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing data collection and reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and be adept at developing and maintaining databases. Join a team committed to improving healthcare access and quality for diverse populations, where your contributions will make a significant impact on research initiatives and patient care. If you're passionate about research and collaboration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of relevant experience required.
• Strong skills in data management and regulatory compliance essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees research studies and ensures compliance with protocols.
• Supports data collection and prepares reports for agencies.
• Coordinates with physicians and manages participant databases.

Skills

Data collection

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree

8 years of relevant work experience

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time): 06/30/2025

Job Summary

This position supports a wide range of strategic, proactive, and capacity building activities designed to enable and enhance research and may include strategic research advancement, communication of research, and enhancement of collaboration and team science. It also includes coordinating onboarding, implementation, quality control, and completion of research studies into databases for participant and specimen tracking specifically related to the Department of Surgery Biorepository. Oversees research studies in an administrative and operational capacity while maintaining regulatory compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Ensures uniform processes for research studies across the Department of Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Supports data collection and reporting needs.
• Problems encountered are varied, but generally with precedent. Resolution may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.
• Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job-related training and on-the-job experience.
• Oversees compliance to protocols; manages onboarding, quality control, and completion of research studies into databases for participant and specimen tracking specifically related to the Department of Surgery Biorepository.
• Prepares reports for organizations and agencies.
• Monitors and assists in enrollment and initiates strategies to promote enrollment of faculty/investigators into the Department of Surgery Biorepository.
• Ensures uniformity of studies across the department, including developing template informed consents.
• Assists in developing participant intake databases (REDCap) including electronic consent.
• Prepares, submits and maintains IRB, FDA, NCI, NIH, NSF and/or other regulatory documents and research correspondence.
• Supervises, mentors and trains new or junior research staff.
• Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.
• Develops and maintains patient databases.
• Assists in the development of study protocols.
• Confers with Principal Investigators regarding lab procedures and techniques to be followed in conducting research.
• Evaluates and resolves problems related to specimen collection, preparation and analysis.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records.
• Observes principles of data security and patient confidentiality.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency Typically 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of relevant work experience.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. 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.

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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.

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Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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