Job Information
University of Utah Assoc Dir, Rsrch & Science in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 02/14/2025
Requisition Number PRN41188B
Job Title PS Assoc Dir, Rsrch & Science
Working Title Assoc Dir, Rsrch & Science
Job Grade H
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 01617 - HCI NEERAJ AGARWAL RESRCH PROG
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 60700 to 120000
Close Date 03/03/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, responsible for planning, organizing, directing and/or controlling all aspects pertaining to laboratory functions, staffing and financial management operations pertaining to areas including (but not limited to) specimen maintenance, data collection, process management, standard operating procedure development and adherence, and outcomes monitoring. Acts as a catalyst fostering, supporting, and bridging collaborative efforts between physicians, physician-scientists, and basic/translational scientists. Participates in preparing budgets and setting research goals.
Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Manages and advances Center objectives in relation to research and scientific functions, including (but not limited to) laboratory, research and development, operations research, statistical methods, technical reporting, and outcomes publishing.
Collaborates, develops, and submits novel research grant applications, and participates as principal investigator or co-principal investigator.
Proposes innovative correlative studies using biological specimens from ongoing clinical trials and clinical data for identification of novel predictive, prognostic, diagnostic, and/or therapeutic biomarkers.
Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
Ensures competency of staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through ongoing staff performance evaluations. Oversees recruitment, training, orientation, and professional development of laboratory staff in support of accomplishing division goals and mission.
Cooperates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects aiding in scientific significance and feasibility.
Researches and stays current with project related scientific literature and select novel biomarkers to be correlated with patient outcome.
Correlate relevant clinical and laboratory data charts and enter them on registries or similar databases.
Develops and maintains informational databases regarding laboratory data, patient data, and standard operating protocols (SOPs).
Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational materials.
Attends national conferences and presents results of studies.
Problem Solving
The incumbent decides how to, best accomplish the daily requirements of the various research studies, determines workload, prioritizes, delegates and establishes systems needed to carry out the specific studies. The incumbent functions independently under minimal supervision, follows National Cancer Institute ( NCI ), IRB and other regulatory agency guidelines, seeking council from the Director as necessary.
Disclaimer
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 typically 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
A Doctoral degree in a health science field or equivalent, and five years of direct clinical or scientific research in oncology and/or biomarker characterization required. Knowledge regarding National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) regulations, Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) requirements, as well as, effective communication skills required. Direct patient care experience not required.
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.
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). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 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 at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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