Research Assistant III

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req Id:

R107683

Minimum Requirements:

Associate's Degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 3 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The Research Assistant III in the School of Medicine Infection Disease primary responsibilities will include conducting participant screenings, collecting and entering data into database systems, enrolling patients in ongoing studies, and performing follow-up assessments. The role also involves collecting specimens for testing and organizing research data for journal publications. Additionally, the Research Assistant III will support statistical research by charting and analyzing data, preparing and maintaining study-related files and records, and assisting in the dissemination of findings. This position will also provide training sessions on EMR systems and REDCap databases for participants in the Division’s internship program.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assist in various Division studies by collecting patient data, charting, preparing, and maintaining study related database and making revisions as needed.
• Support the compilation, entry, tabulation, and analysis of data gathered from studies and site visits.
• Conduct patient interviews, enroll participants into research studies, and perform follow-up interviews as required.
• Collect and process lab specimens in accordance with study protocols.
• Train staff and interns on different Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems and REDCap database systems.
• Collect clinical protocols for submission to IRB.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle for job-related tasks.
• Travel to hospitals or testing sites to conduct patient enrollment, screening, data collection, and testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prior experience with clinical research.
• Strong written and verbal communication,
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point skills.
• Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

• Excellent Customer Service,

• Advanced Organizational Skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance And Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.