Details
Open Date 02/04/2020
Requisition Number PRN10328N
Job Title Research Assistant Hrly (BEBR)
Working Title Research Assistant Hrly (Work-Study)
Job Grade A
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 10 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? Yes
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00201 - PhysicalTher/Athletic Training
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 10.00/hr
Close Date
Job Summary
Clinical Research Assistant and Patient Engagement Position — WORK - STUDY
This position is for a Clinical Research Assistant to support research projects funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute and other federal granting agencies including the NIH and DoD. The projects are clinical trials examining different treatments for individuals with chronic pain. The Clinical Research Assistant will work under the direction and supervision of the projects’ Principal Investigator (Julie Fritz), and will be responsible for assisting the research team with phone calls to participants or potential participants with interest in enrolling.
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Responsibilities
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
1.Assist the Principal Investigator in the development of study protocols.
2.Monitor and manage participant recruitment into research projects, enrollment, and tracking including strategies to meet enrollment and compliance goals.
3.Assist investigators with recognizing, tracking and reporting adverse events and protocol deviations.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
1.Pursuing a Bachelors degree in a health or social science or related field.
2.Completion of CITI Human Subjects Certification within one year of hire required.
3.Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
4.Experience with Redcap software and basic Microsoft office computing skills
5.Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA and IRB regulations; an understanding of research procedures; and the ability to function independently is preferred.
6.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email:employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
