Research Assistant I

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Closing Date:

11/04/2024

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

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Department:

CPH | HBHE Lovelady

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Faculty in the College of Public Health Department of Health Behavior and Health Education are seeking a full time Research Assistant I, with research and project coordination experience to oversee the day-to day operations of multiple research projects. The successful candidate will work on federally-funded (e.g. NIH) studies related to community violence prevention and other health disparities. The Research Assistant I will assist the study principal investigator(s) on projects with respect to recruitment, data collection, management, and analytics (both quantitative and qualitative methods), research design, grant writing, and dissemination (manuscripts, community newsletters, presentations). This role will oversee the day-to-day aspects of studies including scheduling and facilitating team meetings; monitoring study activities; developing standard operating procedures and process improvement strategies, preparing study documents and training; overseeing recruitment activities and data collection; ensuring quality and integrity of data; maintaining project logs and records in coordination with project staff (including keeping track of, monitoring, entering, and summarizing program data in REDCap and other databases); managing project timelines and milestones; managing regulatory compliance and reports; serving as a liaison between UAMS and community partners. The Research Assistant I will work under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator to execute ongoing research projects. The successful candidate is expected to make significant contributions to study planning, implementation, troubleshooting, data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Administration or related field PLUS three (3) years of research experience on community, clinical or public health related research projects.
• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid auto insurance.

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders including clinicians and staff, community organizations.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills; commitment to excellence;
• Ability to work in a team and independently and highly motivated.
• Creative, critical thinking, resourceful.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Responsible and high level of integrity.
• Collaborative and problem-solving skills.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree PLUS one (1) year of experience working on community-engaged and/or clinical research projects; firearm violence prevention research; hospital-based violence intervention programs.

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Proficient with REDCap, UAMS IRB Regulatory Systems, Workday, grants petty cash, Task Management Software, qualitative and quantitative analysis software
• Research evaluation with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
• Demonstrated commitment to community-engaged, health equity, trauma-related research

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Study Management:

• Responsible for daily management of all research activities to ensure successful administration and completion of the project.
• Assists the investigator team on all aspects of the study implementation including recruitment/retention, data collection, management, and analytics, research design, grant writing, and dissemination.
• Coordinates, schedule, and facilitate meetings for investigators and other research staff.
• Creates all meeting/training/workshop agendas and minutes for all study meetings and intervention events.
• Develops study documents and other relevant materials.
• Coordinates follow up and monitoring of action items from all meetings.
• Coordinates and conducts recruitment and data collection activities.
• Coordinates communication and engagement of research participants for data collection and payment procedures.
• Works with study team to implement intervention, and monitor the fidelity of intervention delivery.
• Develops and monitor study progress -activities, timeline, and goals; problem-solve by evaluating issues and developing potential resolutions, and assist team when needed.
• Assists with developing and implementing standard operating procedures and process improvement strategies.
• Serves as a liaison and point-of-contact between principal investigators and community partners
• Provides general oversight of study products and deliverables, including purchasing of project materials and services, managing study inventory, etc.
• Exercises responsibility over administrative functions, including working with administrative, financial teams, and external vendors or partners to oversee purchases, approvals, budget expenses, petty cash, etc.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Assists with data gathering, entry, cleaning, monitoring, and analysis for both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Provides oversight for all project databases, including creating and maintaining accurate project logs, data, and records in REDCap and other databases.
• Assists with developing and refining and data collection instruments (i.e. surveys, interview/focus group topic guides).
• Administers quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.
• Provides immediate communication and resolution to data errors (tracking, entries, analyses procedures, etc.).
• Performs statistical procedures under the guidance of study investigators. Assists with qualitative coding and interpretation.  

Reporting and Dissemination:

• Assists with regular written and oral reports, including preparing summary narrative reports, graphs, tables, charts and illustrations, etc.
• Coordinates efforts across the project to document study progress and findings. Work with study staff to develop regular reporting systems and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance and writing to develop publications for dissemination of research findings; annual study reports; and grant proposals as appropriate.
• Presents at scientific and community meetings and training workshops.

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Assists with oversight of IRB protocols.
• Monitors sand manage study performance metrics. Work with investigators to develop and maintain study protocols and adherence..
• Works with investigators and study staff to develop secure systems for ensuring the quality, integrity, confidentiality, and safety of the data.
• Works with investigators and study staff to develop and maintain appropriate study logs, records, and databases.
• Assists with all mandatory regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must upload a resume to be considered for the position.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes