Research Assistant/Analyst

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking a Research Assistant/Analyst to gather, organize and analyze data through interviews, literature searches, medical record reviews and related non-lab methods for use in studies, publications and other research-related uses.

The role emphasizes statistical analysis and data management, with responsibilities spanning data collection, data disposition formats, literature editing, and collaboration with research personnel on project design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
• One year of experience in research and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and compile data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal.
• Statistically analyze data including mean, median, and standard deviation, plotting scattergrams and performing multiple regression analysis in addition to other statistical computations.
• Edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials before publication or presentation.
• Prepare final data disposition formats; maintain an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.
• May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.

Skills

Data collection

Statistical analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or related field

Job description

Research Assistant/Analyst

Job Summary Gathers, organizes and analyzes data through interviews, literature searches, medical record reviews and related non‑lab methods for use in studies, publications and other research related uses.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve—Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming—with impact worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Collect and compile data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal.
• Statistically analyze data to include calculating the mean, median, and standard deviation, plotting scattergrams and performing multiple regression analysis in addition to other statistical computations.
• Edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials before publication or presentation.
• Prepare final data disposition formats; maintain an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.
• May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• 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

• 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 experience in research and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Patient‑Sensitive Employee Requirement

This position is patient‑sensitive and requires 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.