Biorepository Research Associate

Job Description: Advance Research That Makes a Difference Join our team as a Biorepository Research Associate and support impactful research that advances healthcare and patient outcomes. In this role, you will coordinate retrospective research projects utilizing archival biological specimens, digital images, and linked clinical data while partnering with investigators, physicians, and research teams to ensure studies are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Work Schedule On-site role – Position requires on-site presence 824 Fine Dr Suite 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Core business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Essential Functions Under the direct supervision of the Research Manager, the Biorepository Research Associate performs all duties of a Biorepository Research Assistant in addition to the following responsibilities: Assist in screening pathology materials and assess eligibility for research protocols and potential for utilization in a retrospective research project. Route and monitor participant materials for retrospective research projects or for archival tissue requests related to patient-consented research studies conducted by entities other than the Biorepository. Interact with pathologists, histologists, and research teams internal and external to Intermountain Health that require the employee to communicate with tact and diplomacy in high stress environments. Assist with the coordination of permanent pathology and histology material storage and organization of the Biorepository’s millions of specimens and other inventory. Safely operate Biorepository / laboratory equipment and comply with all regulations. Provide training to other team members as needed. Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as assigned. Skills Accountability, Effective Communication, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Documentation, Organization, Safety, Teamwork, Project Coordination, Training. Minimum Qualifications One year of laboratory or research experience working with human subject samples and materials. Required. Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment. Required. Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Required. Associates Degree or higher. Preferred. Project coordination experience. Preferred. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location & Hours Location: Biorepository Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $20.82 - $31.67 Benefits We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Employment Policy By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. 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