Research Assistant II - Orthopedics

Gillette Children's•Saint Paul, MN

7d•$23 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Gillette Children's is recruiting for a Research Assistant II to primarily support the Pain and Comfort Program. Work locations include 200/205 University (primary location) and outlying clinics, depending on Research Department needs. Standard work scheduled Monday through Friday during business hours with possible weekend hours (1.0 FTE position). The Orthopedics Research Program focuses on improving our understanding and care of upper and lower limb orthopedic conditions. Under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Laine, MD, and Dr. Susan Novotny, PhD, the Program designs studies to assess the quality, safety, and efficacy of orthopedic care at Gillette. Current areas of research include: assessing longitudinal outcomes for persons with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, comparing treatment methods for acute orthopedic trauma, and understanding treatment of hand and upper extremity congenital differences. Purpose of Position: The Research Assistant (RA) works to serve as an integral member of the clinical research team by assisting with research conduct for a designated research program, providing back-up to other areas as assigned. The person in this role will participate in study conduct activities including, but not limited to, screening, recruitment, data collection, data collection tool design, and data entry. This will be done under the direction of the principal investigator, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Supervisor of Research Operations. The person in this role will have demonstrated proficiency in the above section as well as assist investigators with understanding and using software related to research data collection, retrieval, and presentation. Additionally, they will assist with training and mentoring to other RAs when appropriate.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Computer knowledge (use of all Microsoft products such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
CPR certification (or within 3 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Familiarity with IRB process and compliance rules pertaining to research, confidentiality, and HIPAA
One year of education or experience in science or related medical field.
Extensive computer knowledge (use of all Microsoft products such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) (required for level II) and knowledge of use of Nvivo or other qualitative database software.

Responsibilities

Assists with data collection, data collection tool design, and data entry.
May screen, recruit, consent, and carry-out subject follow-ups activities, when appropriate.
Assists investigators with understanding and using software related to research data collection, retrieval, and presentation (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, GraphPad, etc.).
Assists with training and mentoring of other RAs in the department.