Student Research Assistant

Position Summary
The Research Assistant will work with a preceptor to learn the regulations guidelines and institutional policies that govern the proper conduct of research at National Jewish Health perform high quality data entry/extraction aids with data analysis and other aspects of epidemiologic research.

Essential Duties

1. Learns and applies Clinical Research Guidelines including Good Clinical Practice HIPAA regulations and applicable NJH Policies and Procedures.
2. Performs high quality data entry and extraction to build a study dataset from electronic medical record extracted test reports.
3. Learns and performs study-related data analysis as appropriate.
4. Compiles and reviews relevant literature as needed to complete the study scope of work.

Competencies
Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures processes requirements or cultures.
Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None

Travel
None

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies the Employee Handbook Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Demonstrates compliance with all state federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelors degree required
2. Work Experience: Epidemiologic research experience preferred
3. Special Training Certification or Licensure: CITI training required within one month of hire

Salary Range: Salary for this position is set at $19.25/hour.