Research Assistant 2 (part-time 20 hours/week)

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: PartTime

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under general supervision, plan and carry out research projects in accordance with general plans. This project will investigate the sleep health of surrogate decision makers for critically ill patients. Responsibilities will include providing ancillary support for human subjects’ research approval and maintenance, screening eligible participants for enrollment. Interview participants and direct the project-related responsibilities for a group of (1-3) of students.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Plan and carry out projects in accordance with general plans. Assist in the recruitment of and screen for eligible participants. Review the medical record, correspond with clinicians, and identify eligible surrogate decision-makers. (40%)
  • Conduct a series of experiments to supply scientific information as part of a larger project. Obtain informed consent from eligible participants and complete study interviews (3) in accordance with the research protocol Assist with collection maintenance and reporting. (16%)
  • May assist in developing improved techniques, projection methods or procedures. May assist in quality control procedures (10%)
  • Collect and analyze data. Support human subjects’ approval and maintenance. Assist principal investigator with publications, posters, and articles. Participate in maintaining regulatory study binders, assist in performing audits of screening and enrollment process. (10%)
  • Oversee inventory. Maintain supplies and materials used for study. (10%)
  • Train new staff; direct the work of students. Train students on study protocol, support students with conduct of research-related procedures, coordinate student scheduling. (10%)

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    NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Perform other duties as assigned. Assist the principal investigator with institutional review board (IRB) application, (4%)

     

    CONTACTS

    Department: Frequent contact with supervisor to discuss research and maintain workflow.

    University: Infrequent contact with other departments to share information.

    External: Infrequent contact with vendors to exchange information.

    Students: Frequent contact with student employees to exchange information.

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

    This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. Train the work of students.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in health sciences, medical field or biological sciences and 1 to 3 years of related experience, or Associate’s degree in an approved biotechnology program and 2 to 4 years of experience. Experience in a research capacity involving human subjects preferred.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the research field.
  • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
  • Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to meet consistent attendance.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face.
  • Strong organization and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and accuracy, time management skills, and proven ability to successfully follow-through on assigned duties.
  • Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate with various individuals within and external to the university.
  • Must be able to work independently for extended periods of time while receiving feedback and guidance from faculty investigators.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team (must be highly motivated, responsible, dependable, and a self-starter).
  • Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience working in an electronic medical record (i.e., Epic) is preferred.
  • Must have the ability and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures as needed, follow established protocols, and request clarification if necessary.

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    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Time split between general research office and the intensive care units (ICUs) at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. May encounter infectious agents in the ICU setting that will require adherence to hospital policies and procedures on infection control. The nature of the research may require occasional overtime, especially during critical phases of the project or to accommodate participant schedules. Flexibility in working hours will be important to meet project deadlines. General laboratory environment. May be required to use personal protective equipment, including standard lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses when appropriate.

    In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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