Research Data Analysts

Research Data Analysts Responsible for the specimen portion of trial start-up and maintenance for clinical trials managed by Huntsman Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office. The incumbent will be familiar with a variety of research laboratory concepts, practices, and procedures.

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.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your 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 about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget. Responsibilities Essential Functions

1. Responsible for tasks related to specimen processing trial start and amendments which include but are not limited to kit management, ECG and safety notification, obtaining portal access, creating master forms and shipping notifications, attending SIV, and training appropriate staff.
2. Review trials for feasibility and attend Feasibility Administrative Review (FAR) Committee meetings.
3. Work with CTO Finance Department to ensure that all costs associated with the central lab specimens have been built in the budget.
4. Communicates & collaborates effectively with multiple groups and departments within and outside the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
5. Able to review complex trial documents and determine trial requirements.
6. Create laboratory resource documents compiled from trial reference materials.
7. Manages time and workload efficiently and prioritizes workflow effectively; able to assess workload and communicate when deadlines cannot be met.
8. Able to work independently; demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills and awareness of available resources.
9. Oversees incoming emails and ensures that all protocol and lab manual changes are addressed in a timely manner.
10. Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Practice Documents.
11. Routinely plan and implement ideas of process improvements and share them with management and leadership.
12. Performs on-site auditing and monitoring of the specimens in conjunction with the protocol plan.
13. Mentor junior research staff.

Problem Solving The incumbent is responsible to coordinate research while working with all levels and variety of staff internally and externally to the University. They must employ expertise to determine the most favorable research formats and methods of analysis necessary to attain research objectives.

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

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Research Data Analyst II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Preferences

• Have a positive attitude and be a positive representative of CTO
• Demonstrated team orientation, strong organizational skills and effective communication.
• Professional maturity in communication, self-conduct, behavior, dress, ethics, and decision-making
• Able to work independently; demonstrates adequate problem-solving skills and awareness of available resources.
• Capable of multi-tasking and paying attention to details
• Able to resolve issues with co-workers, CRCs, RDCs, Central Labs, and Sponsors with minimal input from management and leadership
• Working knowledge of database use and organization.
• Proficiency using Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and Outlook, and Internet applications
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalency plus four years related research experience, and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills., The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education., + High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctorate Degree 2. * 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, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
• 14 years or more 3. Do you have any current relatives working in HCI? (Open Ended Question)

1. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?