Department:
SOM KC General Surgery
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Surgery General
Position Title:
Part-Time Research Assistant
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results. Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications
Must have a bachelor's degree in a basic science or health-related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-by-year basis. Excellent organization, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel and PowerPoint) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and administrative staff with varying levels of education and knowledge of health care practices.
Preferred Qualifications
One year experience with research or within the healthcare field. Data management experience with Microsoft Excel, REDCap, CRIS, Access, or other electronic data capture systems. Experience with electronic medical records and working knowledge of medical terminology.
Job Duties Outlined:
Work with the Director of Trauma Research to assist with research coordination which includes data collection forms and entering data for various departmental research.
Review necessary research documents, such as protocols, data collection forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts preparation.
Assist in the administration of clinical research trials by ensuring completion of numerous research activities, including participant enrollment and data collection and chart review.
Maintain complete and accurate research documentation, including electronic medical records, participant files, case report forms, databases, and study binders follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for department and research.
Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements. Maintain HIPAA compliance per KU Hospital and KUMC institutional policies.
Allow for schedule flexibility that may include collecting data, consenting participants, or performing study duties.
Participate in activities related to specimen collection, specimen handling, processing and shipping.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
$20.60 - $30.90
Minimum
$20.60
Midpoint
$25.75
Maximum
$30.90
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Part-Time-Research-Assistant_JR004846 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR004846.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
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