Research Assistant I

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Closing Date:

09/09/2024

Type of Position:

Research

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

• Career Training and Educational Opportunities

• Merchant Discounts

• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

CON | College of Nursing Research Project

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Research Assistant I, supports Dr. Pearman Parker with sexual health and oncology-related studies at the College of Nursing (CON), Nursing Science & Practice Department. This position is comprehensive, including study visit support, regulatory compliance, and data management.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree, Major Public Health, Social Science, Nursing, Health, Education or related field plus (3) years of research experience.

• Computer program experience: Intermediate or higher skills level in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe Pro, various electronic medical record systems, REDCap or other database management software in a research setting is strongly preferred.

• Computer program proficiency level: Advanced

• Some research experience, preferred.

• Must be willing to drive personal vehicle to meet with stakeholders and participants throughout the state.

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be willing to provide a writing sample upon request.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment support for participants and study sites.

• Data collection (quantitative and qualitative).

• Maintenance of study data.

• Managing physical and electronic study logs

• Assisting with annual reporting to the IRB and funding agency

• Ordering supplies and managing petty cash for participant incentives

• Working with graduate students as needed

• Conducting literature searches.

• Additional tasks as assigned by the PI.

• Other duties assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Sitting, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:

Standing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes