What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical / HC Research Assistant position at The University Of Iowa?
Participate in the execution and administration of clinical research trials; coordinate the processing and analysis of data; coordinate clinical trial protocols and procedures; develop new and / or revised research methodologies.
Research / Clinical Activities :
- Perform research activities based upon protocols developed by other research staff or principal investigator of the research project. Read and review articles as directed.
- As individual skills develop, analyze literature to develop hypotheses for discussion with other researchers or principal investigator.
- Protocol Development and Study Responsibilities :
- Read and understand protocols.
- Participate in joint training of data collection, clinical exam and imaging.
- Arrange and plan daily activities to prepare for research protocols.
- Set up and operate research materials or equipment. Perform procedures assuring fidelity to protocols.
- Recruit, consent and enroll research subjects; perform varied tasks in the research environment (lab, clinic, field, classroom).
- Conducting antero-posterior (AP) and lateral knee x-rays, long limb x-rays, standing CAT (CT) scan, bone density (DEXA) scans, knee ultrasonography and joint magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams.
- Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
- Collect, record and consolidate data as directed by the Principal Investigator.
- Track progress of research activities.
- Adhere to Quality Assurance protocols to maintain validity and integrity of research data.
- As individual skills develop : troubleshoot, analyze and propose modifications to protocols; perform complex techniques per protocol; test and evaluate current procedures; develop and implement procedures for monitoring data integrity; may present results at team meetings.
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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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