Research Assistant, Orthopaedic Surgery - Washington, United States - The GW Medical Faculty Associates

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    Full time
    Description

    Position Summary

    To participate in assigned department research projects and activities with primary functions devoted to data collection, data review and analysis, and preparation of reports.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned based on the Grant.

  • Provides daily research support for all assigned research projects and related activities.
  • Assists in developing research support procedures and policies.
  • Provides liaison with other campus-wide offices and external research collaborators as necessary to coordinate research efforts.
  • Conducts computerized and on-line research as needed to support ongoing and future research projects.
  • Performs assigned medical and law library research assignments and prepares written report summaries.
  • Assists in research, analysis, and writing of assigned reports to support other research staff members.
  • Minimal Qualifications

    Education

  • A B.A. or B.S. degree in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Experience

  • At least 1 year of relevant research experience.
  • Computer literacy with Microsoft Word.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Sit, stand, bend, reach, walk for long periods of time in office setting
  • Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. frequently
  • Use of steps, stairs, lifts routinely
  • Regularly exposed to healthcare setting that may require personal protective equipment
  • Requires manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment