Research Fellow Full-time

Job Title Hourly Research Assistants
Working Title Research Assistant
Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Some variance in shift times may occur per study needs. On-call for holidays and as needed to provide study coverage.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00931 - Ob/Gyn Research Network
The Obstetrics & Gynecology Research Network has an opening for a Research Assistant/Analyst. This individual will provide support for research projects (focused on high-risk pregnancies) ranging from internal chart reviews to large, industry and federally funded studies. This individual will work closely with our investigators, study coordinators, clinic and research teams to carry out protocols in various areas of women’s and newborn’s health.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Review and understand inclusion/exclusion criteria
Screen clinic schedules for potential study participants and healthy control participants
Explain the study protocol and inclusion criteria to physicians, patients, and health care providers in person and by phone; Gather, record and enter data from study participants, charts, and EMR’s into study databases
Maintain source documents, status reports, progress notes, and subject logs in accordance with FDA , HIPAA , and GCP guidelines
Complete medical chart reviews
Work with research teams and clinicians to meet enrollment goals and study deadlines
Collect and process biospecimens and clinical measurements from study participants (phlebotomy training will be provided as needed)
Assist in packaging and shipping of samples/biospecimens
Document all protocol deviations, reconcile test article accountability at study close and prepare summary report for department and sponsor
Assist in maintaining stocks of supplies
Work with confidential health information and complete the necessary trainings to do so
Regulatory management and reporting
Reliable, displays a positive attitude, does not engage in gossip, supports the team and is flexible
Our healthcare plans include medical and dental coverage, prescriptions, basic vision coverage, and behavior health benefits. Our retirement plan includes automatic enrollment into our University-funded 401(a) plan with a contribution rate of 14.2% ! Additional benefits include half-off tuition for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children, University-provided Part I life insurance, and discounts through many retail vendors who have teamed up with the University. Visit our Benefits website for more information at .
Research Assistant, I
Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manage the front desk, organize files, and perform other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Transport samples or laboratory equipment. Monitor inventory levels and order supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.
This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.
Research Assistant, II
Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.
Research Assistant, III
Administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory. Tasks will vary by department and research category. Typically, manages the front desk, organizes files, and performs other clerical duties associated with research studies and programs. Transports samples or laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels and orders supplies. Tasks will vary by department and research category.
Office environment.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Research Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Research Assistant, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.
willing to learn study interview, research and assessment techniques; work well with a team and be comfortable with computer databases; invested in creating a sustainable infrastructure to support research; Familiarity with clinical research and study protocols
Experience working in women’s health
Phlebotomy certification
Experience with biospecimen collection and processing
Prior CITI , HIPAA , GCP and/or IATA training
A background in nursing, science, or a related field
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