Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a professional research assistant (PRA) to contribute to our vibrant research program. We at CBH are committed to sustaining our world-class research group that focuses on empirical, policy-relevant research on topics at the intersection of bioethics and health policy. (https://www.cuanschutz.edu/centers/bioethicshumanities/research) Nature of Work This position is responsible for supporting and executing research and evaluation projects under the direction of faculty at CBH. Competitive candidates will be detail-oriented, able to follow directions, and highly motivated to excel in a dynamic team environment. Professional Field This position is in the field of bioethics. Examples of Work Performed The primary responsibility of the PRA position will be to support research and evaluation projects through work such as: participant recruitment & retention, regulatory compliance, data collection & management, communications management, resource procurement and cost & project monitoring, and grant application support. This position will be asked to support both qualitative and/or quantitative methodologic specialties. Project Support Keep meeting minutes Act as delegate for Principal Investigator (PI) and submit IRB applications Participate in the development of IRB protocols (e.g. formatting) for study activities (intervention, recruitment of patients and/or practices, primary and secondary data collection and management processes) Create simple data management and tracking tools (REDCap, ACCESS, Excel, NVivo, recruitment tracking, etc.) to support tracking of project/program activities (e.g. incentive distribution; sending, receiving, and cleaning audio files for transcription, etc) Support search and set up procurement for vendors needed for project/program activities Conduct PubMed Searches to support literature reviews Create references for publications Carry out basic research activities with PM / PI oversight (e.g. recruit study participants) Support publication development (manuscript/poster/presentation) formatting text, tables, figures, adding identified references to publications, etc. Support manuscript submission Support development of intervention materials (e.g. health communication messages) and research materials (e.g. surveys, interview protocols, chart review data collection form) Conduct data entry according to study protocol Conduct low complexity quantitative and quantitative research PRA 1 will be expected to work with limited independence and have a significant amount of supervision

Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Bachelor’s Degree
No experience
Highly organized and attentive to detail with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
Comfortable working with various stakeholders, including patients and caregivers, clinicians, academics, and analysts.
Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
Ability to manage multiple assignments.
Ability to problem-solve unexpected and novel technical and logistical challenges associated with complex projects.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, Word, and Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in use of basic data management and tracking tools using platforms such as REDCap, ACCESS, Excel, and tools for qualitative data (e.g., recruitment tracking).
Relevant experience keeping accurate and detailed meeting minutes.
Ability to act as a delegate for Principal Investigators (PIs) and submit already completed IRB applications.
Relevant experience supporting the development and formatting of study protocols, including intervention, patient recruitment, and data management processes.
Ability to manage project/program activities, such as incentive distribution and audio transcription for qualitative data.
Skill in conducting PubMed searches to support literature reviews.
Familiarity with creation of reference lists for publications.
Relevant experience conducting day-to-day research activities under Project Manager (PM) or PI oversight, including recruiting study participants.
Proficiency in supporting publication development, including creation and formatting text, tables, figures, and adding references for manuscripts, posters, and presentations.
Relevant experience with manuscript submission processes.
Ability to support the development of intervention materials (e.g., health communication messages) and research materials (e.g., surveys, chart review data collection forms).

Responsibilities

participant recruitment & retention
regulatory compliance
data collection & management
communications management
resource procurement and cost & project monitoring
grant application support
Keep meeting minutes
Act as delegate for Principal Investigator (PI) and submit IRB applications
Participate in the development of IRB protocols (e.g. formatting) for study activities (intervention, recruitment of patients and/or practices, primary and secondary data collection and management processes)
Create simple data management and tracking tools (REDCap, ACCESS, Excel, NVivo, recruitment tracking, etc.) to support tracking of project/program activities (e.g. incentive distribution; sending, receiving, and cleaning audio files for transcription, etc)
Support search and set up procurement for vendors needed for project/program activities
Conduct PubMed Searches to support literature reviews
Create references for publications
Carry out basic research activities with PM / PI oversight (e.g. recruit study participants)
Support publication development (manuscript/poster/presentation) formatting text, tables, figures, adding identified references to publications, etc.
Support manuscript submission
Support development of intervention materials (e.g. health communication messages) and research materials (e.g. surveys, interview protocols, chart review data collection form)
Conduct data entry according to study protocol
Conduct low complexity quantitative and quantitative research