Graduate Research Assistant
Job description
Job Title:
Graduate Research Assistant
Requisition Number:DU07317
Department Name:7H024:MCC - CLINICAL RESEARCH ORG
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Salary Range:26,000.00yr
Type of Position:Student
Position Time Status :Part-Time
Required Education:Bachelor’s degree
Required Related Experience:na
Required License/Registration/Certification:na
Physical Requirements:Check all that apply:
☒Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time
☒Standing for long periods of time
☐Risk of back injury from moving/lifting, equipment, or materials
☒Repetitive motion
☐Lifting/Carrying up to _______lbs.
☐Pushing/Pulling up to _______ lbs.
☐Job Related Travel
☐Loud Noises
☐Hazardous Chemicals or fumes
☐Temperature extremes
☐Radiation
☐Burns/Cuts/Punctures
☐Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors
☐___________________________________
20 hours per week.
Job Summary:A Graduate Research Assistant is needed to assist with the BCBR Shared Resource Facility. This position will require experience working with underserved individuals in clinical and community settings. It will also require expertise conducting informed consent procedures, administering surveys, collecting qualitative data, and providing support to the shared resource facility manager and co-directors. Some data entry and preliminary data analysis will be included.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:Microsoft office, Excel, Powerpoint, basic SPSS functions, basic survey/database software (eg. REDCap, Qualtrics)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:na
Deadline to Apply:02/28/2021
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.