Research Assistant, Department of Health and Exercise Science

Wake Forest University • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

This position supports a federally funded human subjects research trial investigating the impact of a remotely delivered physical activity and healthy eating intervention for older adults with chronic pain. The primary responsibilities of this position relate to implementing, coordinating, and administering remote human subjects research data collection measures, to include but not limited to psychological and pain-related questionnaire data collection, physical function evaluations, physical activity monitoring, and other related tasks. This may involve preparing testing kits and sending to research participants via post. Also, may assist a study interventionist in the sourcing, setting up, and distributing technologies such as iPads, bodyweight scales, and activity monitors used by study participants. Finally, may participate in planning and implementing study recruitment activities and in participant eligibility screening/determination. Interaction with study participants is substantial, however additional responsibilities such as protocol development, adverse event management and reporting, and Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) reporting may be required. Interacts with study subjects, other departmental or University staff, study project manager, and Principal Investigator (PI); may also interact with external stakeholders such as members of a community advisory board on behalf of PI and employ independent decision-making with regards to implementation of study protocols, as appropriate. Position is grant-funded (3.5 yrs) and subject to annual renewal by sponsor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field.
• NIH-approved training in the protection of human subjects required within three months of hire.
• Comfortable with technology.
• General knowledge of human subjects research procedures and practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster relationships with individuals who have diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proficiency with word processing software (preferably Word) and spreadsheet applications; familiarity with database applications and statistical software.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Prior human subjects research experience.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the study project manager and PI, will coordinate delivery of testing materials to study participants, conduct of remote testing procedures (which occur via phone and video conference), and return of testing materials.
• In compliance with study protocols, collects, enters/downloads, transforms, cleans, and/or manages human subjects research data. Exercises judgment to revise or adapt protocols as required.
• In collaboration with the study project manager and PI, may support recruitment plans and assist in the conduct eligibility pre-screening via telephone or video conference interviews.
• At discretion of project manager and/or PI, may monitor subject compliance with study data collection protocols and prepare individual progress reports for participants.
• May organize, compile, and enter study data into web-based data entry application(s) and perform data verification and “cleaning” functions.
• May oversee work of student workers.
• Performs planning, organizing, or administrative functions in support of and necessary to the successful completion of study protocol(s).
• Trains new personnel as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees