Research Analyst
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 10, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/09/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38189B
Job Title
Research Analyst
Working Title
Research Analyst
Job Grade
D
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
01852 - HCI David Wetter Research Prog
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
54000 to 60000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
Who we are:
The Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity (HOPE) at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, is seeking applicants for a Research Analyst.
The Center for HOPE conducts community-engaged clinical, population, and implementation science research that focuses on health inequities, behavioral risk factors, cancer and chronic disease, infectious disease, screening, and vaccination and uses biomedical informatics and mobile health technologies for both assessment and intervention. Special populations of interest include Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, LGBTQ+, low socioeconomic status, and rural/frontier. Center for HOPE team members contribute to multiple National Institute of Health ( NIH), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ( PCORI), and Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) funded intervention, mechanism, and dissemination/implementation studies. Intervention studies include tobacco cessation treatment, human papillomavirus ( HPV) vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination and testing, and other screening and health risk behaviors, primarily among patients who receive medical care from community health centers. Treatment approaches being investigated by our team include health information technology at the point of care, smartphone apps, motivational enhancement therapies, and healthcare system changes. Innovative assessment approaches include on-body human sensing technologies, ecological momentary assessments, and GPS/ GIS. Study designs include Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials ( SMART), Micro-Randomized Trials ( MRT), and longitudinal cohorts.
Ongoing studies include:
· Newly awarded National Cancer Institute ( NCI) funded Persistent Poverty Center to address equitable implementation of evidence-based practices for addressing adverse social determinants of health and cancer prevention among people living in persistent poverty
· PCORI funded pragmatic, multi-level, randomized controlled trial to address tobacco use among 12,000 patients seen at Community Health Centers (CHCs)
· mHealth/digital health studies utilizing micro-randomized trials to optimize just-in-time adaptive interventions
The Center for HOPE provides vibrant opportunities in community-engaged research. The successful candidate will join an established research team with a large portfolio of federally funded intervention, mechanism, and dissemination/implementation studies. The Research Analyst will play a key role in supporting and working with Programs Managers in the organization, implementation, and management of all aspects of the Center for HOPE research projects.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.
Learn more here
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Research Analyst will perform a variety of duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures, typically under close supervision. The Research Analyst will follow written and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments, sometimes of a routine and repetitive nature, and is expected to work collaboratively with research teams. They will work with Programs Managers to coordinate technical and administrative details in research studies and assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior staff in achieving study integrity and objectives. The ideal candidate should, at a minimum, demonstrate interest in and the ability to perform the essential tasks relevant to the coordination and conducting of research activities. Training in study-specific areas will be provided.
Qualified applicants will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple administrative aspects of two ongoing research studies and to work cooperatively with others in a research team.
Essential Functions
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the job's essential functions as outlined in the position description.
1. Assist Programs Managers with daily operations and research functions for the Center for HOPE's implementation science research projects.
2. Attend necessary project meetings with research partners to provide note-taking and meeting support as needed.
3. Assist Programs Managers with developing and maintaining project protocols, study procedures, data collection procedures, and study and outreach materials.
4. Assist Programs Managers with data entry and management.
5. Assist Programs Managers with relevant administrative tasks, such as overseeing supplies inventory and organizing digital files and folders.
6. Assistant Programs Managers with scheduling and monitoring team members' work schedule
7. May edit project reports, proposals, and curriculum materials prior to submission or presentation.
8. May prepare a format for final disposition of data.
9. Maintain an internal library of project information resources and final data collected.
10. May work with research personnel to design and prepare research projects and record data.
11. Assist with program planning and implementation.
12. Answer telephones, give callers information, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
13. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel) and Zoom.
14. Other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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
Benefited Staff
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
04/09/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38189B
Job Title
Research Analyst
Working Title
Research Analyst
Job Grade
D
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
01852 - HCI David Wetter Research Prog
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
54000 to 60000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Job Summary
Who we are:
The Center for Health Outcomes and Population Equity (HOPE) at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute, is seeking applicants for a Research Analyst.
The Center for HOPE conducts community-engaged clinical, population, and implementation science research that focuses on health inequities, behavioral risk factors, cancer and chronic disease, infectious disease, screening, and vaccination and uses biomedical informatics and mobile health technologies for both assessment and intervention. Special populations of interest include Latinx, American Indian/Alaska Native, African American, LGBTQ+, low socioeconomic status, and rural/frontier. Center for HOPE team members contribute to multiple National Institute of Health ( NIH), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ( PCORI), and Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) funded intervention, mechanism, and dissemination/implementation studies. Intervention studies include tobacco cessation treatment, human papillomavirus ( HPV) vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination and testing, and other screening and health risk behaviors, primarily among patients who receive medical care from community health centers. Treatment approaches being investigated by our team include health information technology at the point of care, smartphone apps, motivational enhancement therapies, and healthcare system changes. Innovative assessment approaches include on-body human sensing technologies, ecological momentary assessments, and GPS/ GIS. Study designs include Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials ( SMART), Micro-Randomized Trials ( MRT), and longitudinal cohorts.
Ongoing studies include:
· Newly awarded National Cancer Institute ( NCI) funded Persistent Poverty Center to address equitable implementation of evidence-based practices for addressing adverse social determinants of health and cancer prevention among people living in persistent poverty
· PCORI funded pragmatic, multi-level, randomized controlled trial to address tobacco use among 12,000 patients seen at Community Health Centers (CHCs)
· mHealth/digital health studies utilizing micro-randomized trials to optimize just-in-time adaptive interventions
The Center for HOPE provides vibrant opportunities in community-engaged research. The successful candidate will join an established research team with a large portfolio of federally funded intervention, mechanism, and dissemination/implementation studies. The Research Analyst will play a key role in supporting and working with Programs Managers in the organization, implementation, and management of all aspects of the Center for HOPE research projects.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work. Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity, and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your personal and professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.
Learn more here
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Research Analyst will perform a variety of duties in accordance with specific instructions and established work procedures, typically under close supervision. The Research Analyst will follow written and verbal instructions to accomplish assignments, sometimes of a routine and repetitive nature, and is expected to work collaboratively with research teams. They will work with Programs Managers to coordinate technical and administrative details in research studies and assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior staff in achieving study integrity and objectives. The ideal candidate should, at a minimum, demonstrate interest in and the ability to perform the essential tasks relevant to the coordination and conducting of research activities. Training in study-specific areas will be provided.
Qualified applicants will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple administrative aspects of two ongoing research studies and to work cooperatively with others in a research team.
Essential Functions
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the job's essential functions as outlined in the position description.
1. Assist Programs Managers with daily operations and research functions for the Center for HOPE's implementation science research projects.
2. Attend necessary project meetings with research partners to provide note-taking and meeting support as needed.
3. Assist Programs Managers with developing and maintaining project protocols, study procedures, data collection procedures, and study and outreach materials.
4. Assist Programs Managers with data entry and management.
5. Assist Programs Managers with relevant administrative tasks, such as overseeing supplies inventory and organizing digital files and folders.
6. Assistant Programs Managers with scheduling and monitoring team members' work schedule
7. May edit project reports, proposals, and curriculum materials prior to submission or presentation.
8. May prepare a format for final disposition of data.
9. Maintain an internal library of project information resources and final data collected.
10. May work with research personnel to design and prepare research projects and record data.
11. Assist with program planning and implementation.
12. Answer telephones, give callers information, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
13. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel) and Zoom.
14. Other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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 related scientific field, or equivalency, plus two years of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
- A valid Utah Driver's License may be required in certain departments.
- Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
- 2-4 years prior relevant work experience
- Demonstrates a high desire to learn.
Benefited Staff
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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field or equivalency? (One year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
- Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
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