Student Research Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE

• Awareness of basic concepts, practices, and procedures in:
• Office and administration procedures
• Standard office equipment software applications
• Arranging schedule to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
• Data privacy practices and laws
• Working with the public (customers, patients, co-professionals)
• Quantitative and qualitative interviews
• Maintaining files and important documentation
• Consistently following study protocol
• Human Subjects Certification required (can be completed upon hire)

• Communication -- students will coordinate with others to help complete tasks
• Teamwork -- students will support and work on multiple projects that require support from others in our organization
• Problem Solving -- students will be encouraged to create out-of-the-box solutions to assist our research teams

• Successfully completes all training for precise delivery of study subject assessments (including but not limited to: neuropsychological battery, mini mental status exam, geriatric depression scale)
• Reviews paper or electronic medical records to determine eligibility of patient for study.
• Works with clinic staff to determine optimal time for approaching subjects.
• Provides education to patient regarding trial participation including information regarding incentives.
• Documents subject feedback and reports back to study team.
• Arranges transportation and parking for subjects.
• Completes electronic entry of study data in a timely and accurate manner and participates in quality audits.
• Securely maintains study files in an organized manner.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment and initiates purchases as necessary to meet the needs of the study
• Participates and provides input to study quality improvement and progress meetings to continuously improve study processes, efficiency, security and compliance.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma is required; this role is designed for a university-level student to pursue part-time over the next 6 months
• One year successful work experience required.
• Some prior knowledge of medical terminology and/or research experience preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.  

PREFERRED SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience in a medical setting.
• Experience in medical/health-related research.
• Experience with research and citing literature.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires the physical ability to work an average schedule up to 14 hours per week.
• This position requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• This position requires the manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and pointing device.
• This position requires the ability to travel around campus or to outside meetings as necessary.
• This position requires the ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
• This position requires good speaking and listening skills.
• This position requires some physical activity, such as pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and moving (up to 20 pounds).
• This position requires successful completion of a TB screen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This work may take place in an office environment, hospital environment, and various community partner locations for meetings, interactions with subjects, and training purposes.