Research Assistant - 499090

Title: Research Assistant

Department Org: Pediatrics - 110380

Employee Classification: N1 - Unclass Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift: 1

Start Time: End Time:

Posted Salary:

Job Description:

Under clinical direction of Dr. Mounika Polavarapu, Associate Professor in the Department of Population Health, and Dr. Shipra Singh, Professor in the Department of Population Health, the Research Coordinator is responsible for managing the conduct of all delegated clinical trial procedures and activities related to Pediatrics and OBGYN. Performs all clinical research duties related to clinical trial and research protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
1. Bachelors of Science required
2. Clinical research experience preferred.
3. Masters of Science or related field preferred.
4. Experience with scientific writing.
5. Knowledge of clinical trials and IRB submission preferred.
6. Experience teaching/supervising students and residents preferred.
7. Prior laboratory research or technician experience desirable.
8. Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in research.
9. Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint required. Advanced Excel functions such as tables, graphs, statistical formulas, and Basic editor is preferred.
10. Current, active CPR certification at time of hire required and maintained.
11. CITI training through IRB.
12. HIPAA certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

Communication and other skills:
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized fashion.
3. Capacity to work collaboratively with investigators in a multidisciplinary academic setting.
4. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and problem-solve.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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