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University of Utah

Research Scientist

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Details

Open Date

10/17/2024

Requisition Number

PRN40126B

Job Title

Research Scientist

Working Title

Research Scientist

Job Grade

F

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

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

01502 - Department of Biochemistry

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

47600 to 90400

Close Date

01/03/2025

Job Summary

Develops research projects and is responsible for scientific design, conduct and interpretation, presenting results and publishing manuscripts.

Responsibilities

Develops scientific research projects and acts as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator.

Researches and stays current with project-related scientific literature.

Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.

Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.

Organizes, interprets data and derives study conclusions.

Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.

Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.

Summarizes results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.

Serves as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information needed for various initiatives.

Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.

Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics.

Attends national conferences and presents results of clinical studies.

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

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific discipline in a related field plus four years of experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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).

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information can be found on the University of Utah's website.

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