Staff Research Assistant - HPRC

The University of Oklahoma•Tulsa, OK

20h

About The Position

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options. The Stephenson Cancer Center’s Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) is now hiring for a Staff Research Assistant - Tulsa . This position works on multiple ongoing research studies and it serves as the first point of contact for participants at HPRC. Primary duties include completing participant referrals, screening applicants, data collection, record keeping, data analyses, and report preparation. Research studies include multiple NIH funded and pilot randomized controlled trials focused on health behavior change (e.g., smoking cessation, alcohol use reduction/cessation, marijuana use reduction/cessation). There are ample opportunities to be included on research publications. Learn more about the Health Promotion Research Center here. Duties: THIS IS NOT A BIOMEDICAL/BENCH SCIENCE LAB POSITION.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, or Physical Science or related field.
12 months research laboratory experience.
Working knowledge of how to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials or chemicals following Federal, State, and University regulations and guidelines.
Detail oriented.
Ability to analyze data and keep records.
Must have reliable transportation.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Human psychophysiology laboratory environment
Willing to work weekends
Must have good interpersonal skills
Basic math skills
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health or other Healthcare field
Knowledge and experience in research methods including clinical trial data college procedures and IRB Processes.
Unpaid or paid experience working in a behavioral research lab.
Experience working with Native American participants and/or knowledge of Native American culture.
Familiarity/experience with Native American culture

Responsibilities

Participates in clinical research projects collecting data from patients and/or participants in a study.
Completes informed consent procedures with study participants.
Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information and/or hard files. (e.g., in-person questionnaires, smartphone-based questionnaires) pertaining to smartphone and tablet-based research projects.
Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects, which could include database information and/or hard files.
Conducts data analyses, interprets data, draws conclusions, and discusses with principal investigator.
Keeps detailed logs of all research related projects or activities.
Conducts literature searches.
Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
Collaborates with other researchers or colleagues.
Participates in meetings and presents research findings to fellow researchers and Principal Investigator.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.