Research Support Assistant

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the PI and Section Administrator, the Research Support Assistant provides technical support for research operations by performing basic research techniques in current projects involving head and neck cancer.

• Recruit and screen study subjects, obtain informed consent, collect research biospecimen and data, and ensure protocol adherence.
• Track clinic schedule and consent research subjects.
• Collect oral rinse or saliva of research participants.
• Follow prescribed procedures to collect time‑sensitive biospecimen samples.
• Track surgery schedule, identify research participants and collect samples from OR for these patients.
• Interact with physicians, CRCs, nurses, and other clinical staff to coordinate efficient sample collection.
• Help process research samples utilizing routine research methods to achieve established research objectives.
• Follow protocol to ship research specimen as needed.
• Follow prescribed procedures to collect research data.
• Keep meticulous records of samples or data collected.
• Organize data into professional format, summarize results, and present data to the PI.
• Provide technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment, performing basic laboratory techniques, research, and analysis under direction.
• Comply with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Perform other related work as needed.

• Education:
  
  Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships, or the equivalent experience in a related field (not typically required to have a four‑year degree).
• Work Experience:
  
  Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications:
  
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• One year’s experience and knowledge in a relevant scientific field.
• Basic knowledge in coding.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new research techniques or methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Analytical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Job Family:
Research Role Impact Individual Contributor. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Pay range: $19.23 – $26.44 per hour. FLSA status:
Non‑Exempt. Benefits eligible:
Yes. Health screen required:
Yes. Drug test required:
Yes.

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