Research Study Assistant - 50% FTE

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Part-time, 0.50 FTE, Research Study Assistant to join their team. US News & World Report consistently ranks the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine among the top programs in the country. We are among the nation’s leading recipients of research and training funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, including the TBI and Burn Model Systems grants. We have a long history of innovative clinical and research programs, strong research infrastructure, active mentoring of junior faculty and a rich network of potential clinical and research collaborators among faculty within and outside our department. The department offers four graduate degree programs, including master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy and Prosthetics & Orthotics, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science. The Interactions of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Genetic Variation on the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Disease in Ancestral and Admixed Populations (ISAVRAD) Study and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Study Assistant to participate in clinical research at University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake Campus. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigators and Research Coordinator, this position assists in the recruitment and data collection for National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded research investigating the long-term health effects of COVID-19 in American Indian and Native Alaskan (AI/AN) elders. The Research Study Assistant will operate under supervision and perform participant outreach, eligibility screening, and recruitment. This position will also conduct data collection and entry tracking activities using primarily REDCap and Microsoft Excel.

Requirements

Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, prioritize, multi-task, and to be well organized, with thorough attention to detail
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, e-mail, Outlook calendar, internet/intranet, Zoom, and other similar computer applications
Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain credible working relationships with research participants, clinical staff, and administrative staff
Ability to work with a diverse group of people; ability to work independently with occasional oversight; ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems
Experience using REDCap for data collection and e-consenting
Past research or clinical experience working with AI/AN populations
Cultural and historical knowledge of AI/AN tribal nations and people living in the Greater Seattle area. Lived experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review databases for potentially eligible participants
Conduct email, phone, and occasional in-person community outreach
Screen subjects for participation using a REDCap database
Inform participants about the study using study-approved participant materials
Work with participants from marginalized background to ensure their needs are documented and met before appointments
Review and explain consent forms with participants
Obtain informed consent from participants via a REDCap e-consent platform
Attend in-person events and represent the study team while interacting with the community and attendees
Conduct basic research assessments as needed
Record outcomes in tracking sheets and REDCap
Assist in recording sensitive health data in multiple REDCap databases
Ensure accuracy of entered and existing records
Perform basic data analysis and summarize results as needed
Maintain confidentiality of participant records
Collaborate with Research Coordinator and Principal Investigators and assist with other duties as needed