Research Assistant 1 HSS

Overview

This is a part time, 20 hour per week, Research Assistant position available in Pediatric Endocrinology, in the lab of Dr. Nicola Santoro. The lab has several ongoing clinical research studies, with a primary focus on investigating the pathophysiology of the complications of Pediatric obesity in youth. This position is a great opportunity for those who are interested in learning clinical research methodologies in Pediatrics. You will have the opportunity to interact with both patients and healthcare professionals in the hospital, clinic, and laboratory settings. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to patients’ recruitment and coordination of clinical studies with all the stakeholders, handling IRB applications, clinical data collection, drafting DSMB minutes, data quality management, performing lab experiments such as ELISA and colorimetric assays, biospecimen processing, shipping and storing samples, interacting with vendors to purchase lab material. The RC should also be able to oversee a physical activity program involving study participants. We seek candidates with a strong desire to contribute to patient-oriented research.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Database organization experience.
2. Ability to perform ELISA and Colorimetric assay.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. BA/BS or training in exercise physiology.
2. Familiarity with participant recruitment.
3. IRB application submission experience.
4. Experience or familiarity with ELISA and Colorimetric assay.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments.
2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports.
3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities.
4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures.
5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff.
6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities.

Required Education and Experience

Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Job Category: Technician
Bargaining Unit: L34
Compensation Grade: Labor Grade C
Hourly Range: $28.43
Time Type: Part time
Work Model: On-site