Job Details

Research Associate

Position Number: 6194468
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Associate

Job Summary

Develops research projects and is responsible for conduct and interpretation, presenting results, publishing manuscripts and managing the research team for the spine division within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

1. Develops scientific research projects and acts as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator.
2. Researches and stays current with project related scientific literature.
3. Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.
4. Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
5. Organizes, interprets data and derives study conclusions.
6. Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.
7. Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
8. Summarizes results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
9. Serves as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information needed for various initiatives.
10. Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
11. Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics.
12. Attends national conferences and presents results of clinical studies.
13. Other duties as necessary.

Problem Solving:
This position may be involved with problems requiring modifications of scientific methods. This position is required to efficiently manage several research coordinators and associates as well as to allocate resources to address the needs of ongoing clinical trials.

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
Qualifications:

Masters degree in a scientific related field.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
Demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
The ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41363B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday 40hrs/week
Department: 00269 - Orthopedic Surgery Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $70,000 - $90,000
Close Date: 6/6/2025
Open Until Filled:

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