PS Research Assistant/Analyst

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Obstetrics & Gynecology Research Network has an opening for a Research Assistant/Analyst. This individual will provide support for research projects ranging from internal chart reviews to large, industry and federally funded studies. This individual will work closely with our investigators, study coordinators, clinic and research teams to carry out protocols in various areas of women’s and newborn’s health.

Requirements

• 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 education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• one year of experience in research and analytical techniques
• demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience
• demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn study protocols; assess for clarity and subject safety
• Review and understand inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Screen clinic schedules for potential study participants and healthy control participants
• Carry out study eligibility screening of patients in a clinical setting
• Recruit and consent eligible patients
• Explain the study protocol and inclusion criteria to physicians, patients, and health care providers in person and by phone; ensure participant understanding of the protocol
• Gather, record and enter data from study participants, charts, and EMR’s into study databases
• Maintain source documents, status reports, progress notes, and subject logs in accordance with FDA , HIPAA , and GCP guidelines
• Complete medical chart reviews
• Work with research teams and clinicians to meet enrollment goals and study deadlines
• Collect and process biospecimens and clinical measurements from study participants (phlebotomy training will be provided as needed)
• Assist in packaging and shipping of samples/biospecimens
• Report and track adverse events
• Document all protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability at study close and prepare summary report for department and sponsor
• Attend team and study meetings
• Assist in maintaining stocks of supplies
• Work with confidential health information and complete the necessary trainings to do so
• Regulatory management and reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• University of Utah Health is proud to offer a generous benefits package!
• Our healthcare plans include medical and dental coverage, prescriptions, basic vision coverage, and behavior health benefits.
• Employees are eligible for a discount of up to $40 per month on their premiums for participating in our Well-U Wellness Program.
• Our retirement plan includes automatic enrollment into our University-funded 401(a) plan with a contribution rate of 14.2% !
• Additional benefits include half-off tuition for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children, University-provided Part I life insurance, and discounts through many retail vendors who have teamed up with the University.
• Visit our Benefits website for more information at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees