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Job Description
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Hiring Department
School of Medicine - Biomedical and Health Informatics
Job Description
This is an entry level position in as a research assistant for the Clinical Neuropsychology Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics at the UMKC School of Medicine. The Research Assistant is responsible for collecting information from participants according to the research study protocols. They may conduct interviews, epidemiological, social or behavioral assessments, and collect data and/or biological samples from research participants in studies.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
" May recruit, screen and schedule potential study participants
" Utilizes approved informed consent and HIPAA procedures
" Administers cognitive tests and questionnaires including the assessment of participant eligibility, level of function, and/or response to intervention(s) according to research study protocols
" Helps maintain study procedure documentation
" Prepares study related materials
" May assist with data entry, cleaning and guided analysis
" Monitors and track study participants as required by study protocol
" Maintains supply inventory
" May utilize study-related devices and equipment as part of assessment procedures
" Maintains study records and edits for completeness and accuracy
" Attends regular team meetings
" Troubleshoots field issues when necessary, uses discretion to resolve issues when unplanned events arise
" Additional duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
" Bachelor's degree
" Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy
" Demonstrates basic computer skills. Ability to work with SPSS, Redcap, and Excel a plus.
" Strong written and verbal communications
" Strong organizational skills
" Ability to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants
" Ability to navigate sensitive topics and maintain confidentiality of participants
" Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings
" Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
" May require personal transportation to field location
Preferred Qualifications
Prior work with research study protocols is preferred
Full Time/Part Time
Full time, benefit-eligible
Application Instructions
To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least three references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).
If you need technical assistance, please call 1-855-524-0002.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
University's Statement on Diversity
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