Research Analyst

Department
 

BSD RAD- Bader Lab

About the Department
 

The Department of Radiology includes more than 80 full-time faculty members, clinical associates, advanced practice providers, and postdoctoral researchers. A tradition of excellence in patient care, basic, clinical, and translational sciences, combined with the strengths of one of the world's top academic institutions provides the foundation for a robust career in the University of Chicago Medical System. The Department continues to expand in clinical service, education, and research. The Nuclear Medicine Section within the Radiology Department offers a full spectrum of general nuclear, cardiac, and molecular imaging exams. With a state-of-the-art PET Center and the only academic institution in the region with an on-site medical cyclotron and radiopharmaceutical production facility, the Department is uniquely positioned to support various research programs and initiatives by providing a variety of radiotracers for both clinical and research use.

Job Summary
 

The job provides technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• Supports software and hardware development of medical systems to conduct pre-clinical research with focused ultrasound.

• Following protocols, designs, sets-up and conducts basic experiments.

• Analyzes and troubleshoots protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommends alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy.

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data.

• Manipulates, interprets and/or presents results.

• Prepares charts and graphs for presentations and publications.

• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.

• May complete portions of grant applications, manuscripts and publications.

• Tracks and summarizes supply expenses.

• Verifies accuracy of invoices.

• Orders and/or maintains inventory of reagent, mice and/or lab supplies.

• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.

• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.

• Two years of research experience or relevant experience.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong data management skills and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

• Read and understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).

• Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.

• Absorb large amounts of information quickly.

• Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for extended periods for experiments.

• Ability to carry moderate weights (e.g., small lead containers for handling radioactivity).

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Biweekly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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