RESEARCH ASSISTANT II

Summary

The Research Assistant II will provide administrative and protocol-specific support for a multi­year funded project investigating care for patients with a diagnosis of seizure or epilepsy in Primary Care. The Research Assistant II will also provide some related additional ad-hoc support to the work of the Research Department.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform relevant qualitative and quantitative data collection, including conducting one-on-one interviews, focus groups, observation, administering questionnaires;
• Conduct literature reviews;
• Oversee and manage data entry, storage and security, including paper and electronic files;
• Provide data/performance monitoring assistance and training to partners, as needed;
• Assist with writing Research Committee documents/internal communications and Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposals;
• Assist with writing research reports and manuscripts;
• Provide general research and administrative support to the Institutes funded seizure grant, to include: executing supply orders, scheduling meetings and managing meeting space; and
• Perform other administrative duties as deemed necessary and/or appropriate by direct supervisor, and other members of the Research department

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in research and research methods
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and good follow through skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work well in a team;
• Ability to make informed and timely decisions, and use sound judgment to prioritize actions;
• Able to work independently and juggle several projects at once with a spirit of flexibility and a positive outlook;
• Occasional flexibility in schedule, when required by project; including willingness and ability to travel to various organizational sites;

EDUCATION 

• Required: High school diploma plus 4 to 6 years related work experience
• Preferred: Bachelors degree plus 2 year work/internship experience, Masters degree in related field a plus.
• Required: Previous clinical research experience and experience working with diverse populations
• Preferred: Experience writing research reports and manuscripts and experience providing administrative support
• Proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in SPSS/SAS Analytics Software
• Basic knowledge of Endnote

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

The Institute for Family Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and may not list all the duties and functions required, however, it does highlight the essential requirements. Nothing outlined in this job summary is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment.

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