Research Assistant, Department of Health & Exercise Science

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

This position is not eligible forsponsorshipof non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• In collaboration with the study project manager and PI may conduct eligibility pre-screening via telephone or in-person interviews. Schedules participant data collection visits and coordinates with other study personnel to ensure efficient collection of study data while minimizing participant burden.
• In compliance with study protocols collects enters/downloads transforms cleans and/or manages human subjects research data. Exercises judgment to revise or adapt protocols as required.
• In compliance with study protocols delivers and manages research-related nutrition weight loss physical activity and/or exercise interventions for adults. Exercises independent judgment to revise or adapt protocols within the context of participant capabilities and study aims.
• At discretion of project manager and/or PI may monitor subject compliance with study data collection protocols and prepare individual progress reports for participants. May administer contact protocol for follow-up with non-adherent study participants.
• May organize compile and enter study data into web-based data entry application(s) and perform data verification and cleaning functions.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure the safety of study participants and ensure operational efficiency. Makes independent decisions concerning participants and special situations related to study intervention(s).
• Complies with Institutional policies study protocols and procedures and DHHS and IRB guidelines for human subjects research.

Other Functions:

• May oversee work of student workers. Performs planning organizing or administrative functions in support of and necessary to the successful completion of study protocol(s).

Required Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Health & Exercise Science Exercise Physiology or related field. NIH-approved training in the protection of human subjects required within three months of hire.
• General knowledge of human subjects research procedures and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships with individuals who have diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proficiency with word processing software (preferably Word) and spreadsheet applications; familiarity with database applications and statistical software.

Preferred Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Masters degree in Health & Exercise Science Exercise Physiology or related field.
• Prior human subjects research experience.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.
• May oversee work of student employees volunteers and/or interns.
• May exercise independent judgment in working and collaborating with personnel from Wake Forest School of Medicine / Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift objects weighing 25# occasionally
• Ability to bend stoop grasp and reach
• Not exposed to adverse environmental conditions; work is performed in indoor settings with climate control
• May perform finger stick blood glucose testing etc.; PPE and training in Blood-Borne Pathogens provided

Environmental Conditions:

• No environmental conditions

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status.

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