Research Assistant II - Pain & Comfort

St. Paul Campus-200 Univ, St Paul, MN 55101, USA

Gillette Children's is recruiting for a Research Assistant II to primarily support the Pain and Comfort Program. Work locations include 200/205 University (primary location) and outlying clinics, depending on Research Department needs. Standard work scheduled Monday through Friday during business hours with possible weekend hours (1.0 FTE position).

The Pain and Comfort Program focuses on high quality studies aimed at improving the quality of both acute and chronic pain management for patients er the direction of Dr. Chantel Burkitt, PhD, and Dr. Todd Dalberg, DO, Gillette investigators design novel research studies that will help inform future care. Current areas of research include: assessing the efficacy of a modified Quantitative Sensory Test in individuals with cerebral palsy;

assessing the use of virtual reality in the reduction of pain perception following spinal fusion; and assessing the use of virtual reality in the reduction of pain perception in pediatric cerebral palsy patients undergoing botulinum toxin A injections to reduce spasticity. Additional studies in other Research Programs may be assigned.

The Research Assistant (RA) works to serve as an integral member of the clinical research team by assisting with research conduct for a designated research program, providing back‑up to other areas as assigned. The person in this role will participate in study conduct activities including, but not limited to, screening, recruitment, data collection, data collection tool design, and data entry. This will be done under the direction of the principal investigator, Clinical Research Coordinator and/or Supervisor of Research Operations.

The person in this role will have demonstrated proficiency in the above section as well as assist investigators with understanding and using software related to research data collection, retrieval, and presentation. Additionally, they will assist with training and mentoring to other RAs when appropriate.

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $22.67 to $34.00, with a median wage of $28.35/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.

• Assists with data collection, data collection tool design, and data entry. Additionally, they may screen, recruit, consent, and carry‑out subject follow‑up activities, when appropriate. These tasks require knowledge of the medical record, medical terminology, and medical evaluations, tests, and interventions as well as knowledge of human subjects protection.
• Assists investigators with understanding and using software related to research data collection, retrieval, and presentation (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Graph Pad, etc.). Additionally, assists with training and mentoring of other RAs in the department.

Required

• High school diploma/GED
• Computer knowledge (use of all Microsoft products such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• CPR certification (or within 3 months of hire)

Preferred

• Familiarity with IRB process and compliance rules pertaining to research, confidentiality, and HIPAA
• One year of education or experience in science or related medical field.
• Extensive computer knowledge (use of all Microsoft products such as Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) (required for level II) and knowledge of use of Nvivo or other qualitative database software.

• Capable of managing multiple projects
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Strong attention to detail

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