These positions include interaction with the Principal Investigator as well as other research assistants. These individuals will be part of a team of researchers completing a federally funded research project and will have a broad range of responsibilities which may include but are not limited to :
- General lab organization and ordering of supplies.
- Management of records associated with compliance with Human or Animal Institutional Review Board protocols and guidelines.
- Recruitment, screening, and testing of human volunteers ranging from 0-95 years of age.
- Exercise testing and training of human volunteers.
- Survey testing of human participants.
- Data collection and subsequent analysis using custom computer programs.
- Data entry and management of electronic data records.
- Statistical analysis.
- Training other personnel in data collection and analysis.
- Supervision of the activities of undergraduate and graduate student research assistants.
- Handling of tissue / blood samples.
- Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.
- Write reports, check documentation, maintain inventory, maintain critical data, insure compliance with grant criteria, supervise administrative support staff.
Required Job Qualifications
- Applicants applying for a Research Associate I position must hold a bachelors degree that reflects training in Human Development and Family Studies, Nutrition, Health and Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field.
- Applicants applying for a Research Associate II position must hold a Bachelors degree in an appropriate discipline plus 3 years relevant professional experience or a Masters degree in an appropriate discipline.
Preferred Job Qualifications
- Masters degree in appropriate discipline preferred for RA I positions.
- Prior research experience and training with human subjects.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience in observational research, surveys and questionnaires preferred.
- Other research experience with data collection and analysis, familiarity with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and a statistical software package preferred.
- Prior experience in the day-to-day organization of research projects, including recruitment of and contact with study participants, coordination of data collection activities, and data management.
Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties Application Details
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