Synthetic Chemist - Research Analyst

Overview

Synthetic Chemist - Research Analyst at University of Utah Health Research. Job focuses on developing synthetic glycan research projects, managing scientific design, conduct, interpretation, and publishing results.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical biology or related scientific discipline plus three years of experience (one year of education can substitute for two years of related work). Equivalent experience may be accepted.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License may be required in certain departments.

• Develop scientific research projects and serve as co‑principal investigator or key personnel.
• Research and stay current with project‑related scientific literature.
• Set up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.
• Identify and implement creative solutions to overcome problems.
• Organize, interpret data and derive study conclusions.
• Manage and train research staff to achieve research goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
• Summarize results of lab studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
• Serve as a resource to provide scientific information needed for various initiatives aimed at understanding human health and diseases.
• Contribute to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
• Assist with grant preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics.
• Attend national conferences and present results of scientific studies.

The University of Utah is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires may enroll in URS. This position may require a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University values candidates with experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and commits to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.

University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.