Details
Open Date 03/14/2023
Requisition Number PRN34213B
Job Title Manager, Research
Working Title Manager, Research
Job Grade F
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 02010 - RMCOEH Center
Location Other
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 47600 to 60000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
RMCOEH became Utah’s first statutorily established multi-university program in 2021. The Center works especially closely with 8 transdisciplinary Center Program Directors who hold faculty appointments in 5 U. Utah departments and will work closely with faculty and staff at Weber State University to contribute to the success of this prominent, new legislative initiative and partnership.
Under minimal supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or controlling all aspects pertaining to research functions of assigned department’s internal and external customer service, staffing and financial management operations pertaining to areas including (but not limited to) research and development statistical methods, technical reporting, and outcomes publishing. Acts as a catalyst between the Center and its customers and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care. Coordinates technical and administrative details involved in the development and compilation of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Health ( ACOEM ) guidelines. Train and supervise part-time employees of the research team. Assists faculty in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
1. Manage and track activities of the research team to accomplish project goals
2. Assesses ACOEM and research team protocol for clarity, reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarifies concerns and
questions with faculty and sponsor.
3. Ensure proper systematic literature review methodology is utilized; manages and updates literature search
documentation, storage of saved literature, and digitization of study records
4. Organizes and leads staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines.
5. Reports and tracks project progress. Keeps record of methodological changes.
6. Assists in development and preparation of systematic review reports and guidelines, synthesizing evidence through
drafting and editing sections of project deliverables.
7. Prepares summary reports for faculty and sponsor.
8. Ensures research protocols are followed by reviewing and providing feedback for employees working on guidelines.
9. Trains new staff on research protocols.
10. Manages usage of research team software including Endnote, GradePro, UBOX , etc.
11. Tracks employee progress, timesheets, and budgetary information
12. Develops protocols and verifications of new processes
13. Performs other related duties as assigned
Incumbents are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned research team, coordinating theorderly and safe flow of the research project and maintaining adequate resources for the PI to accomplish their research objectives.
Problem Solving
Often selects from a predetermined list of alternatives and sometimes recommends or changes policy and procedure
based upon amount of discretion given by department. Problems would be referred to superior based upon
predetermined guidelines set by the department.
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 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
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency and 4 years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.
Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
A Master’s of Science degree in public health or related field or equivalency; two years of direct scientific research in occupational medicine research or study coordination related experience; and familiarity with theoretical and practical non-standard statistical techniques. Working knowledge of computer systems and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills. Extensive experience in analytical methods to include qualitative and quantitative analysis of cross sectional, case-control, and cohort data. Knowledge regarding Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ( NIOSH ), and Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) requirements. Experience with preparing and managing budgets, supervisory experience, and research methodology. Experience conducting exhaustive literature searches and summarizing randomized controlled trials. Experience with best practice guideline construction. Knowledge of SAS and STATA statistical software programs and Endnote citation software. A strong epidemiological and statistical background is preferred.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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