Clinical Research Assistant, College of Nursing (Full Time/Part Time)
Posting Number: req21257
Department: College of Nursing
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: 1305 N Martin Ave , Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
Join Our Research Team at the University of Arizona College of Nursing!Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults with hypertension? We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to be a part of our cutting-edge NIH-funded project on technology-enhanced medication adherence.
As a member of our team, you'll utilize your exceptional communication skills to engage and connect with a diverse group of study participants. Your strong ethical mindset and conflict-resolution skills will ensure professionalism and integrity throughout the research process. With your keen eye for detail, you'll contribute to accurate data collection and organization, utilizing your proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data entry.
Flexibility is key in this role as you'll have the opportunity to travel to various community sites for participant recruitment and manage scheduling visits with multiple participants. By being punctual and demonstrating excellent time management, you'll excel in both independent work and collaborative tasks.
Join us and be a part of groundbreaking research that improves the lives of older adults with hypertension!
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Recruitment: Assist
with implementation of study participant recruitment strategies. Carry out
advertising and recruitment activities. Initiate and maintain contact with
study participants. Screen potential study participants, ensuring they
meet appropriate criteria for eligibility. - Data
Collection Visits: Schedule in-person visits with participants.
Meet with participants to administer study protocol and questionnaires.
Ensure collection of quality data. - Data
Management Support: Maintain highly detailed and accurate
records, organize data, prepare data for computer input and analyses. - Administrative
Support: Provide administrative support for research office
including coordinating schedules, maintaining records and study supplies. - Grant
Activities Support: Assist senior personnel in preparation of
materials for institutional review board approval (IRB), progress reports,
grant submissions, scholarly presentations, and manuscripts. - Other: Other duties
as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Outstanding
ability to effectively and professionally communicate across a diverse group of
study participants. - Exceptional level of integrity, ethics, professionalism,
conflict resolution skills and a collaborative mindset. - Strong organizational skills including significant attention
to detail and accuracy in data collection. - Ability
to be punctual and manage both independent work and scheduling visits with
multiple study participants. - Computer skills: Microsoft office applications (word,
excel), data entry and e-mail applications. - Ability
and willingness to drive locally to conduct recruitment at various community
sites as well as to data collection visits with participants. - An
understanding of human subjects' protocol and research involving older
populations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: To be Determined
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20 - 40
Job FTE: 0.50 - 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $18.15 - $22.69
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
4
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Grade Range Minimum
$18.15
Grade Range Midpoint
$22.69
Grade Range Maximum
$27.23
Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Clinical Research
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Kathleen C. Insel | insel@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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