Research Assistant
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Research Assistant (RA) will support the Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) Program and research studies and projects within the Institute for Health Promotion Research and Mays Cancer Center. The RA will play a key role in implementing community outreach and education initiatives, coordinating engagement activities with community partners, disseminating educational resources, and supporting participant recruitment, data collection, patient navigation, and other research-related activities. Research responsibilities will include identifying, recruiting, and retaining study participants; assisting with informed consent and study assessments; reviewing medical records (MRs) to identify potential participants; collecting and reporting study data; maintaining study documentation; and completing required pre-visit and post-visit activities. The RA will also provide navigation support to patients experiencing non-medical drivers of health (NMDoH), coordinate needed services with Mays Cancer Center (MCC) nurse navigators and social workers, and provide information and referrals to available community resources. As part of the COE Program, the RA will support community outreach and education activities focused on cancer prevention, screening, early detection, and healthy lifestyle behaviors. The position will also support other research studies, community initiatives, and projects as needed.
Requirements
- Must be able to work at least 20 hours a week
- Must have an appointment of at least 4.5 months
Responsibilities
- Identifying, recruiting, and retaining study participants
- Assisting with informed consent and study assessments
- Reviewing medical records (MRs) to identify potential participants
- Collecting and reporting study data
- Maintaining study documentation
- Completing required pre-visit and post-visit activities
- Providing navigation support to patients experiencing non-medical drivers of health (NMDoH)
- Coordinating needed services with Mays Cancer Center (MCC) nurse navigators and social workers
- Providing information and referrals to available community resources
- Supporting community outreach and education activities focused on cancer prevention, screening, early detection, and healthy lifestyle behaviors
- Supporting other research studies, community initiatives, and projects as needed
Benefits
- Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance
- Dental - Three dental insurance plan options
- Vision - Two vision plan options
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Retirement - Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
- Voluntary retirement programs
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days)
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks)
- 12 set paid holidays each year
- Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
