Temporary Research Study Assistant

About the role

Reporting to the Associate Professor, the Research Study Assistant will support research projects related to patient safety, build hardware and software innovations to improve perioperative care and safety, and support a team of designated colleagues in engineering and data science research conducted in the operating room. Examples of current projects include measurement of neuromuscular blockade by twitch monitoring, and the use of computer vision to identify anesthesia drug vials and syringes. The role involves interacting with a wide variety of people, including patients, surgeons, operating room staff, and the anesthesia team.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection – 40%: Collect data during clinical studies; ensure subjects meet inclusion/exclusion criteria; consult with research team on data collection/entry problems.
• Screening & Consenting Patients – 20%: Speak with prospective study participants and complete the consent process; ensure subjects meet inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Data Entry & Analysis – 40%: Perform data entry and maintenance of study records; assist with data analysis and monitoring of related databases; consult with research team on data collection/entry problems; within scope, assist with manuscript writing.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area and one year of appropriate experience or equivalent education/experience. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Additional Qualifications: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential; ability to pick up new systems quickly; ability to work well independently and within a team; ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing; organized and attentive to detail.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience of database management; data analysis and presentation are desired.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $45,144.00 annual; Pay Range Maximum: $50,736.00 annual.

Schedule

Shift: First Shift (United States of America); Position type: Temporary; FTE: 100.0%; Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 (Nonsupervisory).