Research Assistant II

Job Summary

Provides assistance on work related to epidemiological studies and other population-based research not related to clinical trials or laboratory. Assists with reporting and developing new research proposals—trains and orients staff.

Essential Functions

• Data collection, management, manipulation, analysis, and reporting.
• Cohort management.
• Outreach communication with subjects, conducting mailings, follow-up on mailings, and obtaining necessary documents.
• Prepares progress reports with basic prescriptive statistics.
• Gathers information to aid in the development of future research proposals.
• Trains and orients new staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Science required.
• Experience: Relevant research and data management experience 1-2 years required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Intermediate computer literacy including database tools.
• Knowledge of data management programs.
• Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism, and work more independently.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Hybrid
Work Location: 60 Fenwood Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$24.28 - $39.43/Hourly
Grade 6

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