The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Research Assistant
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$38K/yr - $38K/yrThe University of Texas at Austin is a leading educational institution, and they are seeking a Research Assistant to support faculty members in the Department of Population Health. The role involves recruiting study participants, collecting and organizing data, and maintaining accurate records related to research on asthma, allergies, COPD, and environmental health.
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Responsibilities
Recruitment and Primary Contact for Study Participants
Reviews health information from participants’ electronic health records to screen for eligibility
Screens and recruits study participants
Conducts informed consent process with eligible research participants
Schedules and confirms all study visits with participants
Data Collection and Quality Control
Conducts home study visits, participant interviews, and measurements
Collect clinical data and samples, including lung function tests, lung inflammation tests, blood samples, allergy tests, nasal samples, and measurements of height and weight
Performs home visits to collect environmental samples, such as vacuumed dust and airborne dust
Reviews data using software including RedCap, Excel, project specific websites, and other software and databases to enter data and track study activities
Follows established protocols and guidelines
Maintains study databases and ensures data integrity and accuracy
Study Materials and Protocol Compliance
Develops and provides, with supervision from research coordinator, participant education material, notifications to participants, and standard operating procedures
Monitors compliance with safety and ethical standards
Prepares and tracks participant sample results and notifications
Assist in designing manuals for research studies
Tracks study participation and retention over time
Administrative Support
Prepares weekly activity report for team meetings
Manages research-related correspondence
Assist in orders supplies and maintaining inventories
Monitors website inquiries and resolves issues
Marginal or Periodic Functions:
Equipment Maintenance
Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment
Troubleshoots technical issues as needed
Training
Assists in providing guidance to undergraduate students or interns
Assists in training new research staff
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Fluent in Spanish
Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting, or comparable health-or social services-oriented organization
Access to a car for traveling to locations on/off campus including participant homes and partner organization health clinics
Finalist is required to complete Ascension Seton Research Affiliate application and UT Health Worklife Screening process, part of this involves proof of and/or completion of immunizations for our affiliates approval
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Phlebotomy
Certification from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)
Benefits
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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