Research Assistant; Scheduler

Title: Research Assistant (Scheduler)

Employee Classification: Research Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas Health at Fort Worth

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us
- Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

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Department Summary

The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease.

A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Position Overview

Position created to support the ITR studies, staff and ITR participants. This position will assist with participants during the ITR studies as well as research administrative and scheduling duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and skills in using a range of software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), SPSS, STATA. Ability to work independently. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks. Ability to communicate effective; perform other administrative/clerical tasks. Aptitude in general laboratory procedures, techniques, and documentation. Willingness to acquire competence in new techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred

Job Duties

• Scheduler for each component of participant visits:
  Interview, Neuropsychological Testing, Blood draw, MRI, Medical Exam, Feedback Sessions.
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