Research Assistant, III

Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant, III to support ongoing research projects. This position is ideal for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in research.

Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal.
• Obtains informed consent from participants.
• Maintains a knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, FDA, HIPAA and IRB regulations.
• May edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.
• Prepares format for final disposition of data; maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.
• May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of related experience.
• In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in a science related field or equivalency of one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.
• Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R) or willingness to learn.