Research Specialist-Gastroenterology

Grade: T24

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Summary:

The Division of Gastroenterology in the Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with ongoing research projects involving gastrointestinal motility, gastrointestinal transit and gastroparesis. In this capacity, this person will work closely with the principal investigator on projects which will involve assessing gastrointestinal motility such as gastric emptying scintigraphy, liquid nutrient drink testing, electrogastrography, and pyloric impedance planimetry. The incumbent should be energetic, and willing to work with others on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities include patient recruitment, screening, obtaining informed consent, and enrolling research subjects in clinical trials, scheduling study visits, coordinating and performing research-related tests, data collection, data entry and regulatory submissions (IRB). This position will play a critical part in the success of the clinical trials and must be able to work independently and within a team.

Essential Functions:

* Assist with conducting clinical trials and clinical research studies

* Primary contact for research subjects

o Schedule study visits

o Coordinate research tests

o Regulatory submissions (IRB)

* Enroll study participants

o Recruit

o Screen

o Obtain informed consent

* Manage data collection, data entry, and processing

* Perform electrogastrography, liquid nutrient drink test

* Perform pyloric impededance planimetry and similar clinical tests.

* Present project updates at clinical research meetings

* Day to day management of research project activities

Benefits of working at Temple University include:

Great Benefit package

Generous time off

Parental Leave

Tuition Remission

Dynamic Workforce

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Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a science or healthcare related field and 2 years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Strong knowledge of computer programs, and computer spreadsheets & data analysis.

* Excellent written and oral communications skills

* Able to resolve problems/issues

* Detail oriented

* Knowledge of medical terminology

* Flexible in an ever changing environment

* Proficient in standard computer programs (Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, etc.)

* Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner

This position requires a background check.

This is a grant-funded position.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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