Job Details

Research Analyst

Position Number: 6195248
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Analyst

Job Summary

The Utah Retinal Reading Center (UREAD) seeks to contribute to the characterization of manifestation and progression of sight-treating and blinding eye diseases, focusing on the evaluation of treatment response to innovative therapeutic strategies. Using multimodal imaging technology, UREAD specializes in the standardized and systematic analysis ("grading") of retinal imaging data within multicenter observational studies and interventional trials. More details at uread.org
The Research Analyst 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 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.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

Routine communication and correspondence with sites, sponsors, and CRO's 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 patient screening eligibility and sponsor requests

Comments:
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 a related scientific field, or equivalency, plus two years of related experience. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required.
A valid Utah Driver's License may be required in certain departments.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Preferences

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
Organizational skills
Ability to work under deadline pressure
Ability to prioritize work assignments
Enjoys and can effectively multitask
Computer knowledge and high interest in working with medical imaging data

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41509B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid in office/remote work. This position requires some work hours in the evenings, schedule may vary depending on project needs.
Department: 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $45,000 - $48,000
Close Date: 6/26/2025
Open Until Filled:

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