*Staff Research Assistant - HPRC Tulsa
*Staff Research Assistant - HPRC Tulsa
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Job Description
Required Education: Bachelors Degree in a Biological Science Chemistry or Physical Science or related field. AND:
- 12 months research laboratory experience.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in lieu of the Bachelors Degree for a total of 60 months research experience.
Skills:
Working knowledge of how to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials or chemicals following Federal State and University regulations and guidelines. Detail oriented. - Ability to analyze data and keep records.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to speak read and write clear concise English
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity/experience with Native American culture
- Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Human psychophysiology laboratory environment
- Willing to work weekends
- Must have good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic math skills
- Computer skills
Working Conditions:
- Physical:
- Standing for prolonged periods.
- Manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Reaching bending and stooping.
- Environmental:
- Laboratory Environment.
- Exposure to biohazardous materials chemicals odors and/or carcinogens.
Department Preferences:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Psychology Sociology Public Health or other Healthcare field
- Ability to perform basic data analysis
- Knowledge and experience in research methods including clinical trial data college procedures and IRB Processes.
- Unpaid or paid experience working in a behavioral research lab.
- Experience working with Native American participants and/or knowledge of Native American culture.
- Prior experience with psychophysiology helpful.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility belonging and access which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents perspectives and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU inspiring us to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Oklahoma in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression age religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited toadmissions employment financial aid housing services in educational programs or activities and health care services that the University operates or provides.
Required Attachments
Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahomas only National Cancer Institute (NCI)Designated Cancer Center and one of only 73 NCIDesignated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.
The Stephenson Cancer Centers Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) is now hiring for a Staff Research Assistant Tulsa. This position works on multiple ongoing research studies and it serves as the first point of contact for participants at HPRC. Primary duties include completing participant referrals screening applicants data collection record keeping data analyses and report preparation. Research studies include multiple NIH funded and pilot randomized controlled trials focused on health behavior change (e.g. smoking cessation alcohol use reduction/cessation marijuana use reduction/cessation). There are ample opportunities to be included on research publications.
Learn more about the Health Promotion Research Center here.
Responsibilities:
THIS IS NOT A BIOMEDICAL/BENCH SCIENCE LAB POSITION.
Participates in clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participants in a study. Completes informed consent procedures with study participants. - Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects which could include database information and/or hard files. (e.g. inperson questionnaires smartphonebased questionnaires) pertaining to smartphone and tabletbased research projects.
- Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects which could include database information and/or hard files.
- Conducts data analyses interprets data draws conclusions and discusses with principal investigator.
- Keeps detailed logs of all research related projects or activities.
- Conducts literature searches.
- Prepares various reports containing descriptive analytical and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
- Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
- Collaborates with other researchers or colleagues.
- Participates in meetings and presents research findings to fellow researchers and Principal Investigator.
- Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
