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Creating a Career Path for Shared Research Resources Personnel.

Luellen Fletcher¹, Christina A Harrington², Aaron Nilsen³

¹Perelman School of Medicine Path BioResource University of Pennsylvania M163 John Morgan Bldg., 3620 Hamilton WalkPhiladelphiaPennsylvania19104 USA.

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Summary

Developing standardized career tracks for shared research resources (SRR) staff is crucial for academic research. Implementing tiered positions aids in recruiting, training, and retaining skilled personnel, enhancing overall research quality and supporting staff development.

Keywords:

ABRF COVID-19 SRR career path core facility core staff recruitment and retention shared research resource

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Biomedical Research
Scientific Administration
Human Resources in Science

Background:

Shared research resources (SRR) are vital for academic research.
Recruiting and retaining skilled SRR staff is increasingly challenging due to a competitive market.
Staffing shortages in SRR negatively impact research quality and service provision.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled staff in shared research resources.
To propose the creation of standardized, tiered career paths for SRR personnel.
To highlight the benefits of a defined career track for SRR staff and institutions.

Main Methods:

Characterizing the distinct roles and skill sets of SRR staff compared to laboratory research staff.
Developing a framework for a standardized, multi-tiered career path with defined tasks.
Presenting a case study from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) on implementing such a career path.

Main Results:

A standardized career track with 3-5 tiered positions can be tailored to specific SRR needs.
Defined career paths promote fairness, equity, and opportunity for SRR staff.
Implementation can lead to improved staff motivation, skill development, and retention.

Conclusions:

Establishing distinct career paths for SRR staff is essential for institutional research success.
A well-defined career track supports professional growth, skill acquisition, and fair compensation for SRR personnel.
This approach enhances the sustainability and effectiveness of shared research resources.