Research Technician

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation seeks applicants for a part-time, 18 hour/week non-benefits eligible position as a Research Technician. The individual in this position will work collaboratively with the Principal Investigator and research team to plan, direct, organize, and execute project requirements for a NIH-funded research study focused on increasing physical activity among insufficiently active older adults.

Requirements

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Use of basic math and a calculator.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health promotion, psychology, public health, social work, kinesiology, exercise science, healthcare delivery, or related field.
Previous experience on NIH-funded research projects.
Previous experience and/or interest in the areas of physical activity, public health, and health promotion.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Participant recruitment.
Coordination of team meetings.
Supervision of research team members, including other staff and students.
Administration of standardized interviews and cognitive assessments as part of eligibility screenings and in-person data collection.
Conducting in-person data collection assessments with study participants according to established protocols.
Data entry and monitoring.
Preparation of reports and presentations, reporting study progress and outcomes.
Deliver virtual physical activity coaching sessions that incorporate principles of motivational interviewing and health coaching.
Works closely and collaboratively with team members to define project scope, strategy, and outcomes.
Clearly and respectfully communicating with participants, team members, and other professionals.
Coordination of project activities.
Documentation of participant and research team communications and activities.
Contributing to an environment that promotes team effectiveness and morale.
Handle petty cash.
Work under supervision.
Work both independently and as part of a team.
Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data/results of tests conducted.
Deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
Initiate confidential correspondence on behalf of the project.
Conduct interviews over the phone or in person.
Work in a school or community setting.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for project.
Supervise staff and/or students.
Administer standardized assessments and interventions according to established study protocols.
Other duties as assigned.