Research Assistant - Kansas City, United States - UMKC

UMKC Kansas City, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Hiring Department

Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, UMKC School of Medicine

Job Description

This is a position in community and clinical research in the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics at the UMKC School of Medicine. The Research Assistant/Sr. Research Assistant is responsible for collecting information from participants according to the research study protocols. They may conduct interviews, epidemiological, social or behavioral assessments, and collect data and/or biological samples from research participants in studies.

Research Assistant Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

May recruit, screen and schedule potential study participants
Utilizes approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures
Administers tests and questionnaires including the assessment of participant eligibility according to research study protocols
Helps maintain study procedure documentation
Prepares study related materials
May assist with data entry, cleaning and guided analysis
Monitors study participants as required by study protocol, including physical assessments
Collect biologic specimens via phlebotomy
Maintains supply inventory
May utilize study-related devices and equipment as part of assessment procedures
Maintains study records and edits for completeness and accuracy
Attends regular team meetings
Troubleshoots field issues when necessary, uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise
Additional duties as assigned

Senior Research Assistant Responsibilities:

Will include the above duties and responsibilities, as well as may supervise student research assistants and part-time research assistants while maintaining compliance standards.

Spanish language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Research Assistant

Bachelor's degree

Senior Research Assistant

Masters Degree

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work in health sciences

Prior data collection experience or clinical experience

Prior work with research study protocol

Application Materials

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least three references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email .

For questions about the position, please contact including the Job Identification number 48690 and name of the position.

Other Information

Full-Time, benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position. Contract is 12 months.

Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

The mission of the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics is to advance the field of biomedical and health informatics by providing cutting-edge education, conducting innovative research, and fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and healthcare organizations.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at .

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit or call Human Resources at

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