RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYST

The Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

The Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, central Missouri's largest freestanding Orthopaedic center, is looking for a highly motivated, engaged, and committed Research Project Analyst for Orthopaedic Skeletal Research.

The ideal candidate will play an instrumental role in the success of sustaining our department's mission: advance the clinical, research and teaching components of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Missouri.

We are looking for someone with the following characteristics, which complement our culture and work environment:
1. Highly engaged and described as proactive and self-determined.
2. Positive attitude, personable with a desire for close and collaborative working relationships.
3. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and who will be flexible and problem-solve in real time.
4. Highly organized who is detail oriented.

Job duties are, yet not limited to:
* Perform accurate data collection, including anatomical measurements and assessments, on medical images
* Meticulous and organized documentation of study data/images/radiographs
* Promptly communicate study results and/or components to research staff and investigators
* Work closely with study colleagues, students, technicians, coordinators, and investigators to assure compliance with study protocols
* Maintain quality data management systems for data integrity and correspondence with statistician(s), investigator(s), and external data groups
* Review and edit manuscripts, grant applications, and supporting materials (CVs, Bio sketches)
* Perform literature reviews as requested by investigators
* Train and mentor future laboratory research staff on research protocols, techniques, systems
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the IRB in applicable research studies
* Conduct routine laboratory reliability assessments and formulate solutions to discrepancies
* Handle all supply purchasing for investigators
* Develop and maintain relationships with external research constituents
* Participate in applicable research/department meetings.

Typically, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday with the ability to be flexible when needs arise.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Hiring Range: $51,875 - $59,570.64 annually
Grade: GGS-9E
University Title: RESEARCH PROJECT ANALYST
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In addition to the Online Application, please provide a resume.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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