Research Aide and Interviewer

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Job Title:
Research Aide and Interviewer

Department:
Nursing | College Administration

This position involves the conduct of pain, advance care planning/palliative care/end-of-life care research under the leadership of a nursing research team based in the College of Nursing at The Ohio State University. Duties and responsibilities may include any of the following: research participant recruitment and enrollment, tracking of participants, data collection and analysis, participant follow-up, and scholarly writing for publication, under the supervision of a nurse scientist.

Other duties and responsibilities of the Research Technician for the Family Caregiver Community Research Laboratory include, but are not limited to the following activities:

• Initial and ongoing IRB trainings
• Orientation to research team – in person/virtual
• Orientation to study protocol – in person/virtual
• Maintenance of participant confidentiality - ongoing
• Interview training – in person/virtual
• Preparation of study materials (packets) for data collection – printing and organizing
• Preparation and mailing of consent forms in advance of the informed consent process
• Telephone and in-person recruitment – explain study details to potential participants without undue coercion
• Consenting participants – using informed consent process
• Participation in Community Advisory Board Meetings in person/virtual
• Conducting in-person/telephone/virtual interviews in person/virtual
• Awarding of gift cards and thank-you cards
• Preparation and mailing of thank-you cards and gift cards
• Proper handling, transfer, and storage of all study data, including documents containing personal identifiers
• Accurate record keeping and tracking of study participants
• Participate in guided data analysis methods as applicable, including use of software
• Reporting any deviations from study protocol to the PI or Co-PI immediately
• Reporting any participant (or potential participant) concerns to the PI or Co-PI immediately
• Scholarly writing for abstract submissions for conferences
• Scholarly writing for conference abstracts and publications

Minimum Educational Requirements: HS Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience Required: 0-1 years of experience; 0-2 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Additional Information:

Function: Research and Scholarship
Subfunction: Research
Career Band: Individual Contributor – Technical
Career Level: T1

Posting Range: $14.57 - $19.43

Tentative end date: 1 year from hire

Location:
Newton Hall (0275)

Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
10

Shift:
Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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