Research Assistant/Analyst

Research Assistant/Analyst

Job Summary

Our research group, led by Dr. Yelena Wu at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is seeking a Research Assistant/Analyst (RA) to join our energetic team. The RA will be responsible for supporting a research study on skin cancer prevention among college students in Utah. The study tests new ways to alert college students to their skin cancer risk, with the hopes of motivating their use of skin cancer prevention behaviors. The RA will work closely with Dr. Wu, as well as the other principal investigator (Dr. Jennifer Hay at Memorial Sloan Kettering) and collaborators nationally and locally. The RA will also work with a collaborative research team while under supervision of a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC). The position will likely follow a schedule consisting of two in-person workdays a week, with a maximum hourly commitment of 19 hours per week. Job activities include, but are not limited to, assisting with participant-facing research study visits, following pre-determined protocols and procedures to advance an ongoing clinical trial, and assisting the CRC with data analysis, manuscripts, presentations and grant preparation.

Other studies on the team include behavioral research studies (e.g., randomized controlled trials) funded by the National Institutes of Health and American Cancer Society focused on skin cancer prevention among children and families, including in school settings and via telehealth.

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.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions1. Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal.2. Statistically analyzes data to include calculating the mean, median, and standard deviation, plotting scatter grams and performing multiple regression analysis in addition to other statistical computations.3. May edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.4. Prepares format for final disposition of data; maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.5. May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees withinthis 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 requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications
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; and 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.

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Requisition Number: PRN15325N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01552 - HCI Yelena Wu Research Program
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63
Close Date: 1/12/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/172591


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