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PS Sr Research Analyst

Position Number: 6359479
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

PS Sr Research Analyst

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.

Responsibilities
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.

This job description 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 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.

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.

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: PRN42384B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday; Occassional overtime might be required.
Department: 00268 - Neurosurgery
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 47600 to 84000
Close Date: 10/2/2025
Open Until Filled:

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