Research Data Analyst II

Overview

The Research Analyst II performs a variety of research and administrative duties to support the management of clinical trials at the Utah Retinal Reading Center (UREAD), including independent duties related to collection, documentation, technical evaluation and compilation of medical research images and data under the direction of the Senior Project Manager. He/she helps to assign reader grading tasks, file study documents, track certification of site technicians, and track submission of images and functional tests for grading.

He/she also helps to query sites, enter data, perform source document verification, and conduct quality control (QC) activities.

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• Routine communication and correspondence with sites, sponsors, and CROs regarding study specifics and image issues
• Assist with site certification activities
• Confirm and document receipt of all image materials received at UREAD, including technical evaluation of imaging data
• Prepare materials for grading, arbitration, quality assurance and quality control
• Overview and assignment of grading tasks to readers
• Respond to data queries as appropriate
• Assist all UREAD staff members as necessary to meet the needs of the various studies
• Attend UREAD group meetings and study conference calls, as appropriate
• Provides coverage for assigned studies when PM is out of the office or unavailable. This may include time sensitive activities such as communication regarding screening eligibility and sponsor requests

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Research Data Analyst II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

• Excellent oral and written communication
• Capable of exercising good judgment
• Ability to be flexible when priorities change
• Ability to deal with a variety of constituents efficiently
• Ability to learn new programs quickly
• Computer knowledge and high interest in working with medical imaging data
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous clinical and/or ophthalmology experience.

Benefited Staff

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems or University Human Resource Management if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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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