Research Assistant I

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year of research, program management, or victim services experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced computer program proficiency level.

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be willing to provide a writing sample upon request.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe Pro, various electronic medical record systems, REDCap or other database management software, in a research setting.

• Knowledge or experience in working with individuals who have experienced violence (e.g., domestic violence, sexual assault).

Responsibilities:

• Assists PI with recruitment, screening, and enrollment of study participants.

• Works with PI to recruit and build relationships with stakeholders for various studies.

• Participates in data collection, including but not limited to administering surveys and interviewing participants. Participants in our studies are often people who have experienced gender-based violence. Experience working with people who have experienced trauma or violence is helpful.

• Works with the PI to ensure the quality of data transcriptions.

• Schedules study visits and maintains study visit calendars for the study.

• Maintains complete and organized study records.

• Enters all study data into appropriate data collection forms (e.g., REDCap or other electronic database).

• Works closely with and communicates with Principal Investigators (PI) throughout the study period to ensure accuracy and completeness of data collection.

• Manages all study-related supply ordering and record keeping.

• Collaborates with the CON Business Office to submit purchase requests.

• Manages participant gift card logs and petty cash accounts. Assists PI with budget management and budget revisions.

• Collaborates with PI to manage regulatory documentation for study (e.g., consent forms, CITI certificates, enrollment logs, electronic regulatory files).

• Attends appropriate training to maintain and increase knowledge regarding appropriate record keeping and regulatory practices.

• Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements, such as the reporting of serious adverse events in the timeline required by the funding agency and the Institutional Review Board.

• Responsible for managing all annual reporting.

• Participates in community presentation preparation.

• Prepares PowerPoint presentations of study results for conferences, internal and external training events, and in community settings, as needed.

• Provides training and support for students who are assisting with the project.

• Assists with study team meetings and trainings.

• Assists with other duties as assigned by the PI.

• Attends and assists with planning CON-hosted research activities, including staff meetings and trainings. Assists with annual CON reporting as needed.

• Completes other duties as delegated by the CON Research Program Manager and Associate Dean for Research.

Additional Information:

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Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.