Research Assistant

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of research experience required.

• Must have a valid driver's license and car transportation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in statistical analyses, health, computer science, marketing research, or related field may also be considered.

• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

• Experience in working on surveys or focus groups/qualitative interviews is a bonus

• Experience in developing PowerPoint and other scientific presentations.

• Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Ability to work in a team and independently.

• Be highly motivated and creative, and have critical thinking skills.

• Be resourceful; responsible; accountable; and collaborative; and have problem-solving skills.

• Must be willing to screen and recruit participants.

• Must be willing to learn new skills and be highly motivated to pursue skills development related to the project.

• Must be attentive to details, problem-solve, and work collaboratively and individually to complete assigned tasks in a timely matter.

• Must have access to own transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MPH or completion of course requirements

• One (1) year of research experience.

• Experience working on public health projects.

• Experience in the use of REDCAP and/or CLARA.

• Experience in the use of SPSS, SAS, R, or other statistical packages.

• Experience in conducting or analyzing qualitative interviews.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Participates in research involving human subjects and secondary data analysis.

• Responsible for participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, retention, and informed consent/assent.

• Coordinates and collects qualitative (interviews), quantitative (surveys, mHealth surveys), and biospecimen/biological samples data.

• Assists with the analysis, handling, storage, and shipping of qualitative, quantitative, and biospecimen data.

• Establishes and maintains accurate participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, contact, retention, and incentive records and keeps track of, monitors, enters, and summarizes study data in REDCap and other databases.

• Assists with mail.

• Communicate with the Principal Investigator/Project Leader on study progress.

• Synthesizes data and works with the team to write reports.

• Assists with outreach and communication to partners.

• Completes standard paperwork on recruitment/enrollment progress.

• Assists with the development of professional presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and protocols for training and research studies.

• Assists with submitting, updating, and reporting Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications for human subject research.

• Participates in recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, and retention.

• Enters and maintains recruitment, screening, and participant contact records.

• Obtains informed consent/assent.

• Assists with conducting focus groups/ interviews, note-taking, survey dissemination and administration, and development of assessments and interventions.

• Collects, stores, and ships biological samples.

• Collects data across the state, including rural areas.

• Participates in regular project meetings, and training.

• Provides updates on progress, and communicates regularly with the study team on recruitment and data collection progress.

• Works with the study team to problem-solve issues, develop appropriate solutions, and assist the study team when needed.

• Works with the study team to develop and implement secure systems for assuring the quality, confidentiality, and safety of the data and work with data manager to maintain appropriate study logs, records, and databases.

• Works with the team to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, write papers, and prepare presentations.

• Works with the Investigator Team to develop regular reports of study progress and preliminary data.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.