Research Assistant

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Research

Posted on April 9, 2024

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Research Assistant

Department:
SOM KC General Surgery
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Surgery General - Temps

Position Title:
Research Assistant

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
This position is part-time with evening and weekend hours required. The position will work closely with various clinical staff members and researchers at the University of Kansas (KU) Hospital and KU Medical Center (KUMC) to assist in the successful development and completion of clinical research studies. The Research Assistant will perform data collection, research documentation, subject enrollment. The position will primarily support the Trauma Administration Research Coordinators and Project Manager.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education:

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.

Work Experience:

Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
Experience giving presentations.
Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

One (1) year of 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.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians and administrative staff.

Skills:

Excellent verbal communication skills.
Organizational skills.

Job Duties

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:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Part time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Research-Assistant_JR005748 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005748.

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 Center’s 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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Research Assistant

University of Kansas Medical Center

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