*Staff Research Assistant - HPRC

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 72 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

The Stephenson Cancer Center’s Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) is now hiring for a Staff Research Assistant - HPRC. This position works on multiple ongoing research studies and it serves as the first point of contact for participants at HPRC. Primary duties include completing participant referrals, screening applicants, data collection, record keeping, data analyses, and report preparation. Research studies include multiple NIH funded and pilot randomized controlled trials focused on health behavior change (e.g., smoking cessation, e-cigarette cessation, alcohol use reduction/cessation, marijuana or cannabis use reduction/cessation). There are ample opportunities to be included on research publications.

Learn more about the Health Promotion Research Center here.

Duties:

• THIS IS NOT A BIOMEDICAL/BENCH SCIENCE LAB POSITION.
• Participates in clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participants in a study. Completes informed consent procedures with study participants.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information and/or hard files. (e.g., in-person questionnaires, smartphone-based questionnaires) pertaining to smartphone and tablet-based research projects.
• Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information and/or hard files. 
• Conducts data analyses, interprets data, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator.
• Keeps detailed logs of all research related projects or activities.    
• Conducts literature searches. 
• Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication. 
• Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests. 
• Collaborates with other researchers or colleagues.
• Participates in meetings and presents research findings to fellow researchers and Principal Investigator. 
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Department Preferences:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Public Health, Communication, Sociology or other Healthcare field
• Ability to perform basic data analysis
• Knowledge and experience in research methods including clinical trial data college procedures and IRB Processes.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Physical Science, Biological Science, Chemistry, or related field. 

• 12 months research laboratory experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 60 months research experience.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of how to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials or chemicals following Federal, State, and University regulations and guidelines.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze data and keep records.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Working Conditions:

• Physical\:
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Environmental:
  • Laboratory Environment
  • Exposure to biohazardous materials, chemicals, odors, and/or carcinogens.

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