Part-Time Research Assistant - School of Medicine

Job Title: Part-Time Research Assistant - School of Medicine
Location: UMKC Hospt Hill Campus
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 40933
Hiring Department

Biomedical and Health Informatics (School of Medicine)

Job Description This is a position in community and clinical research in the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics at the UMKC School of Medicine. The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting information from participants according to the research study protocols. He or she may conduct interviews, epidemiological, social or behavioral assessments, and collect data and/or biological samples from research participants in studies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

May recruit, screen and schedule potential study participantsUtilizes approved informed consent and HIPAA proceduresAdministers involved, systematic tests and questionnaires including the assessment of participant eligibility, level of function, and/or response to intervention(s) according to research study protocolsHelps maintain study procedure documentationPrepares study related materialsMay assist with data entry, cleaning and guided analysisMonitors study participants as required by study protocolMaintains supply inventoryMay utilize study-related devices and equipment as part of assessment proceduresMaintains study records and edits for completeness and accuracyAttends regular team meetingsTroubleshoots field issues when necessary, uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events ariseAdditional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or other advanced degree required with prior data collection experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work with research study protocols preferred
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy
• Demonstrates basic computer skills
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Ability to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants
• Ability to navigate sensitive topics and maintain confidentiality of participants
• Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings
• May require travel for specialized training depending on study protocols
• Availability to work evenings and weekends if called for under the study protocols

Full Time/Part Time

This is a grant-funded, temporary position, part-time - 29 hours per week, not to exceed 36 weeks. Non-benefit elgible

Salary

$17 per hour

Application Instructions

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

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