Research Assistant Sr

Position: Research Assistant Sr.
The individual in this position will be involved in coordinating the study and participating in many aspects of the research process, including recruitment of Spanish and English-speaking participants, scheduling and coordinating study visits, running participant sessions, oversight of home assessment devices, participant payments, and providing administrative support to the study. Data collection for this study involves laboratory-based Research Assistant–participant interactions, questionnaires and assessments.

Experience gained in this position will be particularly useful for those hoping to continue working in a clinical research environment, including pursuing a medical degree
** Daily Operations
*** Recruitment and screening of observational clinical study participants.
* Ensures completion of study questionnaires and procedures, and sending follow-up reminders.
* Maintain project documents ensuring compliance with IRB regulations.
* Monitor project progress and troubleshoot areas of concern or deviation.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
** Required Skills
*** Fluent in written and spoken Spanish.
* Experience recruiting and scheduling participants for research visits required.
* Expected to have a strong work ethic, high integrity, and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to function well independently.
* Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing, including the ability to analyze and extract data from conversations and documents for research projects.
* Ability to work outside of regular business hours to accommodate the pregnant women we work with.
* Ability to operate PC software and lab technology.
** Required

Education and Experience
*** Master’s or bachelor’s degree in the biomedical science-related field.#
** About Meharry
** Meharry Medical College was founded just 11 years after the end of the Civil War with the mission of educating African Americans to serve the underserved. Today, the nation’s largest private, historically black academic health sciences center has trained thousands of health care professionals. Three out of every four Meharrians return to urban or rural communities to serve others by providing medical or dental services.

Our faith-based roots within the United Methodist Church inspire us to respect and serve all. Our standards are high within an educational environment that is nurturing. We believe that health equity is key to alleviating suffering. Whether our graduates are physicians, dentists, scientists, professors or public health professionals, the Meharry experience equips them to affect the world as a force for change led by our motto: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind."#

** Mission
* * Meharry Medical College is a global academic health sciences center advancing health equity through innovative research, transformative education, exceptional and compassionate health services and policy-influencing thought leadership. True to its legacy, Meharry empowers diverse populations to improve the well-being of humankind.#
** Core Values
** Meharry Medical College is a community of scholars and learners committed to excellence
* Accountability with transparence
* Equity with inclusion
* Respect with collegiality
* Service with compassion
* Integrity without exception#
** Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
** Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.
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