Research Associate (Ortho)
Research Associate (Ortho)
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Job Description
Contribute to the success of the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation by conducting clinical orthopedic trauma research with Dr. Mike Willey. This position will conduct and coordinate multicenter clinical trials with associated reporting and compliance responsibilities.
The position will require project management responsibilities including grant administration.
- Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by the principal investigator of the research project or other department research staff working closely with orthopedic residents and medical students on their projects.
- Drafting formatting and submitting manuscripts for publication
- Prepare bibliographies and abstracts for publications.
- Read and review articles as directed. As individual skills develop analyze literature to develop hypothesis for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.
- Read and understand protocols. As individual skills develop troubleshoot and analyze protocols; propose modifications to other researchers or principal investigator.
- Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols. As individual skills develop perform complex techniques as outlined in research protocols and test and evaluate current procedures.
- Record and consolidate data as directed by Principal Investigator (PI). Track progress/success of research project.
- May present results at research meetings.
- Develop and monitor quality controls.
- Collect track and perform data entry for reports. Prepare materials for reports. As skills develop analyze data.
- Position may require some evenings and weekends during deadline season.
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission:
Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performedwithin Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with theremote work program and related policiesandemployee travel policy when working at a remote location.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions please contact Mike Lucas HR Coordinator
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters degree in science or public health field desired.
Experience Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience conducting clinical research preferred in Orthopedics trauma.
- Experience working with statistics and large databases/ in MS Office computer software applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail ability to multi-task able to organize priorities work independently to meet deadlines and work well within a cohesive team.
- Experience preparing manuscripts for publication and presentation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Grant support (pre award and post award)
- Relevant experience in the coordination of nutrition research studies such as administering food frequency questionnaires and 24-hour dietary recalls.
- Experience with physical performance testing such as the Short Physical Performance Battery Sit-to-Stand test and Timed Up-and-Go test.
- Experience using multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis to measure body composition specifically the InBody bioelectiral impedance analysis system.
- Experience working OnCore Clinical Trials Management System.
- Working knowledge of University policies procedures and regulations.
- Experience working with software applications related to research including RedCap
- IRB programs EPIC DSP and Excel.
- Experience with project management.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of patients.
- Experience coordinating multi-center clinical trials including experience as lead site coordinator.
- Experience using EPIC for medical chart review and linking subjects to a research study.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
