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OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

The Stephenson Cancer Center’s Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) is now hiring for a Staff Research Assistant- HPRC. This position works on multiple ongoing research studies and it serves as the first point of contact for participants at HPRC. Primary duties include completing participant referrals, screening applicants, data collection, record keeping, data analyses, and report preparation. Research studies include multiple NIH funded and pilot randomized controlled trials focused on health behavior change (e.g., smoking cessation, alcohol use reduction/cessation, marijuana use reduction/cessation). There are ample opportunities to be included on research publications.

Learn more about the Health Promotion Research Center here.

Duties:

THIS IS NOT A BIOMEDICAL/BENCH SCIENCE POSITION.

• Data Collection. Completes informed consent procedures with study participants. Collects various forms of data (e.g., in person questionnaires, smartphone-based questionnaires) pertaining to smartphone and tablet-based research projects.
• Record Keeping. Meticulously follows study protocols. Maintains clear, concise, and consistent logs of reported issues and work performed.
• Literature Research. Conducts literature reviews for planned and ongoing studies.
• Data Analysis. Works with team Biostatisticians to conduct data analyses. Discusses data analyses with principal investigator.
• Report Preparation. Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication.
• Collaboration. Collaborates with other researchers or colleagues.
• Material Presentation. Presents study updates and other research materials to the principal investigator, other team members, and at local and national conferences.
• As Needed. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Department Preferences:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or other Healthcare field.
• Ability to perform basic data analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in research methods including clinical trial data collection procedures and IRB processes.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biology, Psychology, Engineering, Computer Science, Sociology or a related discipline aligned with the specific area of research or project focus), AND:

• 1 year of experience supporting research or working in a laboratory setting.

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of how to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials or chemicals following Federal, State, and University regulations and guidelines.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze data and keep records.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Environmental:
  • Laboratory Environment.
  • Exposure to biohazardous materials, chemicals, odors, and/or carcinogens.

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