Sr Research Analyst

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Open Date 04/02/2025 Requisition Number PRN41548B Job Title Sr Research Analyst Working Title Sr Research Analyst Job Grade F FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 20 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 02010 - RMCOEH Center Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400 Close Date 07/02/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Conducts advanced statistical analyses of qualitative and quantitative data and interprets results; participates in study design; writes research proposals, grants and manuscripts; and, works to broaden research within the associated program or department.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Responsibilities Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees 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.

Essential Functions
1. Oversees/conducts statistical analyses, employing methods of descriptive statistics, sample comparisons,
regression analysis, survival analysis, mixed effect models and multivariate analysis.
2. Assists with study design development and other research as needed within the program or department.
3. Formats data for statistical analysis.
4. Manages data statistical packages ( SAS , S-Plus, SEERstat, SPSS ) and writes procedures in applicable program.
5. Makes recommendations to respective Principal Investigator (P.I.) as to preferable methods of analysis and research formats for proposed projects; may act as the P.I. in some departments.
6. Writes research proposals, grants, and manuscripts; directs preparation of manuscripts and presentation materials.
7. Reviews patient charts, death certificates, or other health information documents to obtain and verify data.
8. May devise methods and procedures for collecting data.
9. May travel to a variety of sites within and outside the University to coordinate research projects; and, acts as the University’s representative for a specialty area when contacting other departments and outside organizations.
10. May prepare and maintain regulatory documents associated with studies.
11. May supervise 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. This individual is responsible for all decisions related to a specific research project including the development of survey methodologies, and may have signatory authority over all aspects
of the grant or contract.

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 field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus four years related research experience, and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

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

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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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