Research Assistant - job 1 of 4

Department:
SOM KC Neurology - Neuromuscular
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Neuromuscular Staff

Position Title:
Research Assistant

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results. Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required. Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.

This position is responsible for supporting clinical research coordinators within the division on recruiting, study visit scheduling and preparation, maintenance of the investigator site file, data entry, and other various tasks.

The Research Assistant collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, research, and hospital staff to assist in the overall clinical study coordination of clinical research. This position supports assigned clinical research studies by pre-screening potential patients, preparing study subject binders and lab kits, entering study data, and maintaining the electronic regulatory binder.

This position will be or become familiar with neuromuscular disease and conducting research according to ICH GCP guidelines.

The position requires an individual with exceptional communication skills and the ability to multi-task to work collegially with members of the neuromuscular research team to ensure research studies are being supported adequately.

Job Description:
Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree in science or health related field. Experience may substitute for degree on a year for year basis.

Work Experience :
Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite .

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience :
Prior health care and/or research experience.
Experience with electronic medical records.
Experience in Neurology and/or Neuromuscular research.

Skills

Time-management skills.
Excellent Interpersonal communication skills.
Manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.

Job Duties

Updates and maintains regulatory binders.
Ensures all study data is entered into sponsor-provided and/or internal KU databases per sponsor requirements, typically within 3 business days following data collection.
Answers and addresses data queries within study databases.
Assists with potential study subject screening and recruitment.
Assists clinical research coordinators in study visit preparation by printing forms and preparing lab kits.
Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full 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_JR005719 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005719.

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 Centers 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

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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