Research Associate I

ARUP Laboratories
Salt Lake City, UT
Category Research
Job Description
The Research Associate I is responsible for providing collaborative support for projects undertaken by research, development and innovation teams at ARUP. The position supports the planning, scheduling, monitoring, and execution of projects working closely with Scientists, Scientific Managers, Program Managers, Project Managers, and Technicians.

Requirements

  • Assists in the planning, execution and implementation of projects with oversight from Scientist and Scientific Manager.
  • Actively collaborates as a member of multidisciplinary teams to meet deadlines and project milestones.
  • Responsible for learning and implementing Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and corporate policies and processes that govern research and test development activities where applicable.
  • Operates select laboratory instruments and ensures proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
  • Performs minor troubleshooting and routine maintenance.
  • Keeps detailed records of experiments, analysis, and other laboratory activities in laboratory notebooks.
  • Performs analytical processes in support of projects across a spectrum from simple to highly complex for which they are qualified, trained, and demonstrate competency.
  • Appropriately prioritizes projects and tasks and demonstrates effective skill in time management.
  • Coordinates communications through Scientific Manager, Scientist, or Project Manager as warranted by project scope.
  • Resolves technical and scientific issues of limited scope related to research projects.
  • Ensures proper processes are followed and assists in establishing new processes as required.
  • Analyzes, organizes, and presents data and results in regular team meetings.
  • Participates in academic activities as appropriate.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
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