Details
Open Date 09/18/2023
Requisition Number PRN36404B
Job Title Research Associate
Working Title Research Associate
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Employees must reside in the state of Utah but might have the opportunity to work a hybrid (in-office and remote) work schedule. Possible consideration of a request for a fully remote work schedule, subject to approval and change.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 20000 to 120000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
As a Research Associate with the Division of Epidemiology, the incumbent will coordinate research and operational activities as part of the Biosurveillance, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infection Control ( BASIC ) team. The successful candidate will join the bioinformatics research team and participate in a joint Concept of Operations ( CONOPS ) outlining sustainable biosurveillance data sharing and communication between Veterans Health Administration and its partners.
The BASIC Research Associate will participate in communication triage and inter-agency flow, developing pre-approved messaging elements based on the biosurveillance cycle, defined information sharing principles, and standardized information capture processes that will allow approved VHA BASIC users to capture, summarize, and share significant disease or syndromic trend information among project personnel through across an array of communication tools. Incumbent will also engage with key stakeholders to outline expectations and timelines for deliverables.
The incumbent will collaborate with the BASIC team on study design, project management, report analysis, as well as interpretation and dissemination of results. The research associate will coordinate across a variety of specialties that include medical, social, environmental, genetic, psychological, and other diverse areas of study. The BASIC team combines the best of traditional epidemiologic methods along with advanced analytics and informatics methods in creative, cross disciplinary activities.
Master’s degree in an allied health or methodological field.
AND 5 or more years of experience in public health, case-based or syndromic surveillance, research, or healthcare operations.
Proficient in multiple technologies (computer languages, statistical computing platforms, dashboarding, databases, workflow, standards).
Possess excellent interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory issues in data sharing and research ( HIPAA , IRB , etc.).
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Responsibilities
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 required:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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