Research Analyst Research Analyst

Department 00870 – Ophthalmology-Research Job Summary

The Utah Retinal Reading Center (UREAD) seeks to contribute to the characterization of manifestation and progression of sight-treating and blinding eye diseases, focusing on the evaluation of treatment response to innovative therapeutic strategies. Using multimodal imaging technology, UREAD specializes in the standardized and systematic analysis (“grading”) of retinal imaging data within multicenter observational studies and interventional trials. More details at uread.org

The Research Analyst performs a variety of research and administrative duties to support the management of clinical trials at the Utah Retinal Reading Center (UREAD), including independent duties related to collection, documentation, technical evaluation and compilation of medical research images and data under the direction of the Project Manager. He/she helps to assign reader grading tasks, file study documents, track certification of site technicians, and track submission of images and functional tests for grading. He/she also helps to query sites, enter data, perform source document verification, and conduct quality control (QC) activities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Routine communication and correspondence with sites, sponsors, and CRO’s regarding study specifics and image issues
• Assist with site certification activities
• Confirm and document receipt of all image materials received at UREAD, including technical evaluation of imaging data
• Prepare materials for grading, arbitration, quality assurance and quality control
• Overview and assignment of grading tasks to readers
• Respond to data queries as appropriate
• Assist all UREAD staff members as necessary to meet the needs of the various studies
• Attend UREAD group meetings and study conference calls, as appropriate
• Provides coverage for assigned studies when PM is out of the office or unavailable. This may include time sensitive activities such as patient screening eligibility and sponsor requests

Comments:

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

Preferences

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Capable of exercising good judgment
• Ability to be flexible when priorities change
• Ability to deal with a variety of constituents efficiently
• Ability to learn new programs quickly
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Enjoys and can effectively multitask
• Computer knowledge and high interest in working with medical imaging data

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.

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