POSITION OBJECTIVE
Working under moderate supervision, the Research Assistant 1 will perform research work in medical settings and older adult housing to carry out activities of grant funded oral health disparities studies. This position will assist the research team with all aspects of the study including participant recruitment, retention, data collection and data management. This is a part-time, term position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Perform research work in the community by driving to study sites to recruit participants and collect study data during in-person subject visits at medical facilities and community locations as outlined in the study protocol. (35%)
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Complete informed consent with individuals attending primary care visits and scheduled research visits to enroll them in the study. Record participant responses to surveys to collect study data. (35%)
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Maintain electronic and paper research records including entering data into the database, auditing entered data and performing quality control checks of data to ensure data is entered correctly. (15%)
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Maintain study supplies to ensure adequate materials are on-hand at the study sites. (8%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Provide weekly reports to the research team regarding scheduling and recruitment progress. (4%)
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Assist with literature searches and formatting for manuscripts and grants. (2%)
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Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Daily contact with supervisor to discuss research and maintain workflow.
University: Occasional contact with other departments to share information.
External: Daily contact with medical site and housing site personnel, and older adult patients.
Students: Contact with student employees to exchange information.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no direct supervision of staff employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience/Licensing: Bachelor's degree in science and 0 to 1 year of experience or Associate's degree in an approved biotechnology program and 0 to 2 years of experience required. Valid Ohio driver's license required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
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Ability to demonstrate successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
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Willingness to learn and work with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies.
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Ability to meet consistent attendance.
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Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and research participants face to face.
WORKING CONDITIONS
In addition to working in a general office environment, the employee will be required to drive to community sites located in Northeast Ohio to cover off-site study visits, which may occur after normal business hours. Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation required.
