Professional Research Assistant /Senior Professional Research Assistant - OPEN RANK -Women's Be...
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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- Denver, CO
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Description
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Aug 27, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
University of Colorado – School of Medicine
Professional Research Assistant/ Senior Professional Research Assistant - Open Rank
The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
DOPsych Diversity Equity Inclusion Information:The purpose of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is to hold the Department of Psychiatry’s faculty, staff, and trainees accountable for promoting a culture of inclusive excellence and respect. We are committed to continuous education, sustaining cultural humility, and action related to DEI topics including systematic review of policies and procedures to ensure they are in alignment with the DOPsych DEI mission and vision.Nature of WorkThe PRA will support and assist with daily research tasks such as subject recruitment and management, screening assessments, scheduling, and informed consent/assent/HIPAA activities with Women’s Behavioral Health & Wellness.The Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Research group includes five principal investigators conducting research on sex and gender differences as well as women’s health across the lifespan. Specifically, the candidate will be integrated into the group to provide research assistance including navigating regulatory submissions, setting up research databases, managing study protocols, recruiting and consenting study participants, and completing mental health assessments. Their extent of involvement in any of these research projects will be assigned by their supervisor as indicated below. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with various faculty and staff across campus on multiple research projects, as well as in contact with study participants. The candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, professional in conduct, posses good inter-personal skills, a team player, and capable of managing their responsibilities with minimal supervision. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position.Professional FieldResearch operations and administrationExamples of Work PerformedThe duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:- Participate in clinical studies process including recruiting/enrolling study participants, obtaining informed consent, completing study assessments including mental health assessments, trauma history interviews and assessment of cognitive functioning, creating and maintaining study binders, collecting and managing data/study records, and reimbursing participants (20%)
- Manage study protocols to ensure regulatory compliance, including writing study regulatory documents (informed consent forms, study protocols and protocol application forms) as well as assisting with submissions to and interacting with COMIRB (20%)
- Create REDCap databases and performing data entries (10%)
- Active participation in department, WBHW-specific team and supervisory meetings, as well as attend PI/lab meetings for specific projects as needed (10%)
- Conduct chart reviews to extract pertinent data for studies (5%)
- Assist in the creation of research recruitment materials and advertising campaigns (5%)
- Work with PIs and other research staff to ensure various studies are performed according to University guidelines and meet regulatory compliance (5%)
- Monitor study budgets and draft progress reports in conjunction with PI and other administrative staff (5%)
- Manage research tracking and other documentation systems to collect data related to requests for service, progress status, completion of tasks, and feedback surveys (5%)
- Work collaboratively with other research staff members in the Department and team members at WBHW, and at times provide cross-coverage for peers when needed (5%)
- Perform administrative duties including scheduling, ordering supplies, arranging events, preparing documents and handouts, and others (5%)
- Perform OnCore research monitoring and regulatory sign-off (5%)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- PRA: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.
- Senior PRA: Master’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field, or bachelor’s degree in relevant field, and 5 plus years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated interest in working in the mental health field, psychiatry, psychology or another related field as per previous experience or course selection in undergraduate/graduate studies.
- Bilingual in both English and Spanish – written and oral proficiency
- Demonstrated ability to enter data via REDCap instruments and surveys in a research setting
- Experience working with University of Colorado software applications including CU Marketplace, InfoEd, OnCore, and Human Subject Research Portal (HSR Portal), and basic statistical software knowledge(Excel, Stata or SPSS, etc)
- Study administration experience including submission history in COMIRB
- Demonstrated knowledge in building and maintaining REDCap databases for study data collection as well as regulatory monitoring
- Excellent communication skills as the person in this role will have to regularly communicate with their supervisors as well as clients within the department and representatives from other entities within the University. They will also aid in making group decisions with regard to projects and future PRI plans
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demeanor in working with new and junior researchers throughout the upstart process; This includes teaching skills to others who may be working in the role of investigator for the first time, which can require encouragement and reassurance.
- Strong interpersonal skills with diplomacy and tact, as well as ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment requiring monitoring and administration of numerous active research projects
- Outstanding customer service skills, organizational skills, detail-oriented, and time/project management
- Demonstrated ability to independent thinking, problem solving, proactive in resolving issues, and manage priorities
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with a variety of individuals including basic science researchers, clinical faculty, administrators, and others
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn new skills, synthesize and apply knowledge from different disciplines
- High level computer skills including expertise in various Microsoft Office products, use of electronic forms, and knowledge of database searches
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical assessments and reports, and to communicate professionally and effectively
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Aug 27, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing
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