Research Assistant Neurology
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 22 - 32
Posted on:
21 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department:
SOM KC Neurology - Parkinson Disease-----
Parkinsons Disease CenterPosition Title:
Research Assistant - NeurologyJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Research Assistant in the Department of Neurology will support research focused on Parkinsons Disease and related movement disorders by performing a variety of complex technical duties in the laboratory. Responsibilities include conducting physical chemical and biological tests and experiments to obtain data for research purposes; compiling analyzing and documenting results; and assisting in the development and modification of laboratory procedures and techniques. The Research Assistant will collaborate with the Principal Investigator to plan and execute experiments and will review relevant scientific literature to inform and support ongoing research activities.Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Recruit evaluate and educate patients regarding clinical trials related to Parkinsons Disease and related disorders
Conduct an informed consent interview with the participant and caregiver following Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorder Center Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for obtaining consent.
Document trial-related activities per regulatory requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
Coordinate all aspects of study visit activities for patients and families including scheduling of hospital-based procedures such as MRI and PET dermatology visits and other procedures to include clinical study visit interviews and assessments ECG lab draws IV infusions lumbar punctures and dispensation of study medication.
Gather accurate medical history and concomitant medication information and ensure that medical conditions and medications meet trial specifications.
Inform patienst/caregivers of any changes in health throughout clinical trial intervention and monitor for potential adverse events.
Obtain complete reports of new symptoms/changes in health conditions and review with the clinician/principal investigator. Based on the principal investigators determination of adverse event (AE) qualification prepares a formal AE report for the sponsor and for IRB when applicable per regulations.
Assist the physician in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection and skin biopsy for clinical trials
Prepare local and central lab requisition forms to ensure proper testing is conducted on CSF blood and urine samples.
Prepare and ship biological specimens to central labs per protocol and regulatory requirements.
Conduct interviews with patient and/or caregiver regarding mood anxiety neurobehavioral symptoms and functional abilities.
Ensure the investigators timely review of lab tests EMG/ECG/MRI/PET results and communicate clinically relevant information to the patient and the patients primary care doctor as appropriate.
Ensure availability of medical records updated subject records and updated protocols.
Update and maintain regulatory binders.
Prepare adverse event reports and protocol deviation reports for submission to IRB.
Ensure all study data is entered into sponsor-provided and/or internal KU databases per sponsor requirements typically within 3 business days following data collection.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience: 1 year of Experience in the Work Field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in science or a healthcare-related field.
Work Experience:
Experience directly with Parkinsons disease patients in a research or clinical setting.
Experience in writing and submitting scientific publications.
Skills
Knowledge of conducting research data collection and database management.
Microsoft Office skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.
