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Research Study Assistant
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Research Study Assistant

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Posted:
May 19, 2022
Location:
Seattle, Washington
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time



Research Study Assistant


Title:
323L-YN - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:
Research Study Assistant

Location:

Employee Type:
Classified

Job Family:
Civil Service - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccination Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full Vaccination or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

This position will provide essential support for research projects within CARE, a suicide prevention study. This position will assist with human subjects applications and management and will assist with developing study protocols. This position will assist with data management and collection, preparing manuscripts for publication, budget maintenance, and day to day study oversight.

Study Design and Data Activities - 35%
  • Assists with developing the study implementation plan for recruitment, intervention program and data collection protocols including materials and procedures.
  • Assists with developing and maintaining tracking system for study participants; data collection; and all research documents to ensure adherence to study protocol and compliance to Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations.
  • Participates in developing database documents such as annotated questionnaires and codebooks.
  • Reviews and assesses study data to ensure adherence to study protocol and compliance with IRB regulations.
  • Gathers, records, scans, organizes, transcribes and verifies the accuracy of research study data; prepares data for computer input.
  • Performs data entry and quality control. Assists the PI with preparing data summary reports.
  • Assists the P4NH Data Manager with internal data audits.
  • Prepares weekly reports on study progress to Principal Investigator (PI) and project lead.
  • Assists with scientific review papers and manuscripts.
  • Assists research lead with project related tasks such as gathering information for annual reports, creates PowerPoint presentations and proofreads reports, publications and other documents.

Human Subjects and Project Implementation Activities - 30%
  • Assist in the day-to-day implementation of all study procedures for recruitment, study intervention and data collection, maintains tracking progress to ensure study progress along established timelines and implementation of research protocol.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining project manual of operation.
  • Recruits and screens new participants for projects and research. Presents all informed consent material for each new participant, ensuring each participant understands the study, the data that is being collected, and confidentiality.
  • Performs data collection (questionnaires, observational data, medical records, record audio, video, etc.) Ensures data is properly stored according to policy and procedure.
  • Maintains project files and participant's documents organization system ensuring compliance to IRB regulation. Maintains confidentiality of participant records.
  • Assists in the preparation of IRB documents.
  • Assists in communicating with community agencies (clinics, labs, etc.)Problem solves challenges to recruitment, retention, and participant satisfaction with program.
  • Assists research coordinator in preparing recruitment, data collection and study intervention reports to PIs.
  • Schedules meetings and record meetings minutes.
  • Travels as needed.

Budget/Fiscal Activities - 20%
  • Assists with purchasing including purchase requests, ordering and reimbursements.
  • Assists with travel requests, arrangements and travel reimbursement requests.
  • Ships materials as needed to project sites.
  • Assists with coordination of payments to participants and billing procedures related to study visits including purchasing, tracking, distributing and internal audits.

Program Assistance - 10%
  • Assists with Center and program websites and social media accounts, including content revisions, upload of new information working with the communication team and others.
  • Assists with creation and dissemination of promotional materials such as brochures and flyers. Assists in organizing and conducting outreach activities and events.
  • Coordinates meeting plans including communications and space planning.
  • Assists with the coordination of the Center's special projects and events.

Other - 5%
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:

Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirement:
  • Two years of college level course work in biological, physical, health, or social sciences, business management, mathematics, ethnic studies, or similar field.
  • Proficient with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and Access.
  • Must have strong written/oral communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects.
  • Work hours must be flexible to include evenings and weekends when necessary, and with prior notice given.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license by the time of hire.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working with individuals who are suicidal, have suicidal ideation, or have made suicide attempts, have alcohol or substance use disorders, are psychotic and/or have borderline personality disorder.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with Native communities.
  • Experience working in a research environment.
  • Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
  • Experience working with internet applications.


Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Health Sciences | Seattle

City, State, Zip: Seattle WA 99202
Department Link: Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health
FTE: 100%

Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Screening Begin Date: Screening of applicants will begin on December 22, 2021. This position will remain open until filled.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) a cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Research-Study-Assistant_R-3797

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.





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About Washington State University Pullman
Founded in 1890 in Pullman, Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s land-grant university with an overarching mission of improving the quality of life for all citizens – locally, nationally, and globally. WSU is committed to innovation and excellence in research and scholarship. WSU has a current enrollment of over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 6,000 faculty and staff at its five campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett), as well as its numerous other locations across the State of Washington and online through its Global Campus. U.S. News & World Report's 2016 "America's Best Colleges" rankings place WSU in the top 75 public national universities. WSU was one of only three Northwest universities to be placed in the top two tiers, along with the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. WSU is ranked as a "highest research activity" institution by the Carnegie Foundation and is in the top 12 percent of research universities as reported by the National Science Foundation. Also, WSU was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its engagement activities with its C...ommunity Engagement Classification.WSU employs approximately 6,000 faculty and professional staff and the University deeply values diversity among its faculty, students, and staff. WSU students represent diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds: approximately 10 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington, and approximately 6.8 percent are international students. WSU annually awards more than $280 million in scholarships and financial aid to approximately 17,000 undergraduate students.
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