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 in public health, health promotion, health administration, plus one (1) year of research experience on community, clinical, or public health-related research projects, or

• Master's degree in public health, health promotion, health administration, or related field required.

• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and valid auto insurance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders, including clinicians and staff, and community organizations.

• Willingness to learn and apply new skills; commitment to excellence.

• Ability to work in a team and independently.

• Highly motivated; creative; critical thinking; resourceful; detail-oriented; highly organized; responsible; high level of integrity; collaborative; and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with REDCap, UAMS IRB Regulatory Systems, Workday, grants, petty cash, Task Management Software, and qualitative and quantitative analysis software preferred.

• Research evaluation with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to community-engaged, health equity, trauma-related research preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily management of all research activities to ensure the successful administration and completion of the project.

• Assist the investigator team on all aspects of the study implementation, including recruitment/retention, data collection, management, and analytics, research design, grant writing, and dissemination.

• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate meetings for investigators and other research staff.

• Create all meeting/training/workshop agendas and minutes for all study meetings and intervention events. Develop study documents and other relevant materials.

• Coordinate follow-up and monitoring of action items from all meetings.

• Coordinate and conduct recruitment and data collection activities.

• Coordinate communication and engagement of research participants for data collection and payment procedures.

• Work with the study team to implement the intervention and monitor the fidelity of intervention delivery.

• Develop and monitor study progress -activities, timeline, and goals; problem-solve by evaluating issues and developing potential resolutions, and assist the team when needed.

• Assist with developing and implementing standard operating procedures and process improvement strategies.

• Serve as a liaison and point-of-contact between principal investigators and community partners.

• Provide general oversight of study products and deliverables, including purchasing of project materials and services, managing study inventory, etc.

• Exercise responsibility over administrative functions, including working with administrative, financial teams, and external vendors or partners to oversee purchases, approvals, budget expenses, petty cash, etc.

• Assist with data gathering, entry, cleaning, monitoring, and analysis for both quantitative and qualitative data. Provide oversight for all project databases, including creating and maintaining accurate project logs, data, and records in REDCap and other databases.

• Assist with developing and refining data collection instruments (i.e. surveys, interview/focus group topic guides). Administer quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.

• Provide immediate communication and resolution to data errors (tracking, entries, analyses procedures, etc.).

• Perform statistical procedures under the guidance of study investigators.

• Assist with qualitative coding and interpretation.

• Assist with regular written and oral reports, including preparing summary narrative reports, graphs, tables, charts, and illustrations, etc.

• Coordinate efforts across the project to document study progress and findings.

• Work with study staff to develop regular reporting systems and procedures.

• Provide technical assistance and writing to develop publications for the dissemination of research findings, annual study reports, and grant proposals as appropriate.

• Present at scientific and community meetings and training workshops.

• Assist with oversight of IRB protocols.

• Monitor and manage study performance metrics.

• Work with investigators to develop and maintain study protocols and adherence.

• Work with investigators and study staff to develop secure systems for ensuring the quality, integrity, confidentiality, and safety of the data.

• Work with investigators and study staff to develop and maintain appropriate study logs, records, and databases.

• Assist with all mandatory regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.

• Perform other as assigned.

Additional Information:

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Required Documents to Apply:

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.