Research Assistant

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Provides research and technical support to projects as assigned.

Job Duties

• Provides research support services as directed by the Senior Research Team.
• Assists with conducting individual and group interviews transcribing qualitative interviews.
• Assists with transcribing qualitative interviews.
• Assists with writing all research-related reports and ensures they are clear concise and completed prior to deadlines.
• Creates data collection and management tools.
• Creates surveys using approved software.
• Develops recruitment strategies to meet enrollment requirements.
• Develops structured system with documentation.
• Prepares the informed consent and all IRB-related materials for review within established submission deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in biology public health sociology or a healthcare related field
• 2 years experience with word processing software and a familiarity with database design and management.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of project designing.
• Skilled in written and verbal communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in biology public health sociology or a healthcare related field

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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