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Research Assistant I
University of Arkansas System. Assist the Principal Investigator/Project Leader on grant-funded research projects focused on reducing tobacco and nicotine exposure among children and families .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist the Principal Investigator/Project Leader on grant-funded research projects focused on reducing tobacco and nicotine exposure among children and families
- Participate in human-subjects research
- Recruit, screen, schedule, enroll, retain, and conduct visits with participants
- Obtain informed consent/assent
- Coordinate and collect qualitative, quantitative, and potentially biospecimen/biological samples data
- Assist with analysis, handling, storage, and shipping of research data and biological samples
- Maintain participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, contact, retention, incentive, and study records
- Enter, monitor, track, and summarize study data in REDCap and other databases
- Communicate study progress to the Principal Investigator/Project Leader and study team
- Synthesize data and assist with reports, outreach, partner communications, presentations, manuscripts, protocols, and IRB applications
- Conduct focus groups/interviews, note-taking, survey dissemination and administration, and assist with developing assessments and interventions
- Travel across the state, including rural areas, for data collection
- Participate in project meetings and trainings and provide progress updates
- Help develop secure systems for data quality, confidentiality, and safety
- Work with the data manager to maintain study logs, records, and databases
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, health sciences, public health, or related fields plus one (1) year of research experience required
- Must have a valid driver's license and a car for transportation
- Willingness and availability to travel to rural counties
- Access to own transportation
- Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Attention to detail, problem-solving, collaboration, and ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Must be willing to screen and recruit participants
- Knowledge of tobacco prevention and control is a bonus
- Prior experience working on surveys or focus groups/qualitative interviews preferred
- Experience developing PowerPoint and other scientific presentations preferred
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience working on psychology, public health, or health-related projects preferred
- Experience assisting with IRB applications and reporting and/or CLARA preferred
- Experience using statistical packages preferred
- Experience using REDCap preferred
- Experience conducting or analyzing qualitative data preferred
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- 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