Research Assistant
Research Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title
Research AssistantAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Psychiatry and Behavioral ScienceProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Bryan TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastestgrowing academic health centers in the nation Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and teambased health care delivery.
What we want
We are looking for a Research Assistant to assist in all aspects of human subjects research including but not limited to screen and enroll participants coordinate study visits perform data entry maintain study and regulatory documents review medical records and ensure the organization and safety of study participants
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree in Psychology Mental Health or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of MS Office
Experience with Excel spreadsheets and database data entry
At least one year of relevant experience in a research or clinical setting
Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Familiarity with database management (ex RedCap) and electronic medical records (ex EPIC)
Effective communication skills both orally and in writing
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
Research Support: Under close supervision conducts research activities according to research protocol. Screens medical records and conducts diagnostic assessments to determine study eligibility. Recruits and interviews study participants for research. Schedules research visits. Explains study process and procedures by phone or email to educate study participants. Obtains informed consent forms from patients. Administer and perform other procedures required by the protocol such as clinical assessments and health and safety procedures. Provide updates and presentations to PI & lab team on number of research participants recruited number of assessments completed number of participants dropped and the total number of active participants.
Administrative Tasks: Maintains records data files and regulatory documents for research study. Attends meetings and phone conferences regarding the study with researchers clinicians and sponsors. Collects participant information processes documents and enters data into databases. Generate data reports to determine feasibility for upcoming studies. Maintains and organizes inventory of study supplies and equipment.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
