Staff Research Assistant
University of Utah Employment Site
Full-time
On-site
Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Coordinates technical and administrative details of multiple, internally funded, pilot projects which focus on cancer screening and tobacco use behavior in immigrant communities. Assists the project teams in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures. This position is eligible for a flexible and/or hybrid work schedule. The University of Utah provides a variety of employee benefits, including health care coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave time. Current benefit information is available on our UHRM Benefits page ( www.hr.utah.edu/benefits ). Each employee has a unique background and life experience. We believe that maximizing diversity fuels the success of our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview, we invite you to share how your background, beliefs, and experience will prepare you to be effective in working in an environment that values diversity and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
1. Assesses protocol for clarity and subject safety, reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarifies concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and sponsor. 2. Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines. 3. Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history and demographics; documents in source file and maintains with historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety. 4. Determines length of visits and coordinates related facility and equipment availability. 5. Reports and tracks adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor. 6. Recruits study participants, conducts focus groups, qualitative interviews, surveys, and interventions using behavioral approaches. 7. Coordinates and collaborates with community-based organizations and mutual assistance groups 7. May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents. 8. May ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
One year research experience or equivalency; demonstrated organizational and communication skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. An understanding of research protocols and procedures preferred.
Coordinates technical and administrative details of multiple, internally funded, pilot projects which focus on cancer screening and tobacco use behavior in immigrant communities. Assists the project teams in achieving study integrity and objectives through the successful implementation and completion of protocols and procedures. This position is eligible for a flexible and/or hybrid work schedule. The University of Utah provides a variety of employee benefits, including health care coverage, retirement plans, and paid leave time. Current benefit information is available on our UHRM Benefits page ( www.hr.utah.edu/benefits ). Each employee has a unique background and life experience. We believe that maximizing diversity fuels the success of our organization. In your cover letter or during your interview, we invite you to share how your background, beliefs, and experience will prepare you to be effective in working in an environment that values diversity and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Responsibilities
1. Assesses protocol for clarity and subject safety, reviews inclusion/exclusion criteria; clarifies concerns and questions with Principal Investigator and sponsor. 2. Attends and participates in Investigator and staff meetings. Advises team regarding specific study assignments and timelines. 3. Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history and demographics; documents in source file and maintains with historical data, status reports, progress notes, and subject log to help ensure subject safety. 4. Determines length of visits and coordinates related facility and equipment availability. 5. Reports and tracks adverse events (AE). Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor. 6. Recruits study participants, conducts focus groups, qualitative interviews, surveys, and interventions using behavioral approaches. 7. Coordinates and collaborates with community-based organizations and mutual assistance groups 7. May maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents. 8. May ensure proper collection, processing and shipment of specimens. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
One year research experience or equivalency; demonstrated organizational and communication skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. An understanding of research protocols and procedures preferred.