Research Assistant/Analyst

Research Assistant/Analyst

Job Summary

Conducts and organizes literature reviews; edits grant applications and scientific papers for spelling, grammar, and general clarity; performs simple queries using publicly available software (e.g. CDC WONDER, SEER*Stat); assists with office organization and scientific paper submission; creates publishable tables and figures using Excel, Word, and other Office Applications or relevant statistical software.

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. Edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.2. Prepares preliminary materials (e.g. text, statistics, figures, tables) for grant applications3. Maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.4. May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the fields of Biology, Statistics, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts, or Social/Behavioral Science or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience; ability to read, write, and edit documents with precision; ability to be self-directed; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. People with prior office management skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Requisition Number: PRN40142B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 02357 - HCI Judy Ou Research Program
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63
Close Date: 1/19/2025
Open Until Filled:

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