RESEARCH STUDY ASSISTANT (HOURLY/TEMPORARY)
University of Washington Bothell
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| As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Medicine's Division of Neurology has an outstanding opportunity open for a Temporary Research Study Assistant. Duties Include: Coordinate and perform work in support of clinical, biomedical, and/or behavioral sciences research studies involving human subjects. This series differs from the Research Technologist Series in that incumbents in the Research Technologist Series perform work in support of research in physical, chemical, biological, biochemical, and/or biomedical sciences while incumbents in the Research Study Series perform work primarily involving human subjects. Perform varied support functions in support of research studies involving human subjects who are participating in clinical research in the Christina Louise George Epilepsy Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center. Job Responsibilities: • Serve as a primary contact with study participants; explain purpose of research study and protocols; • Extract technical, medical and/or behavioral information from institution or clinical records of research subjects; • Maintain confidentiality of subject records; • Perform technical tasks such as human tissue preparation, and biochemical processing of tissue samples, • Gather, record, organize, transcribe and verify the accuracy of research study data; prepare data for computer input; set up research database files; • Review and explain consent forms, questionnaires, and surveys with prospective subjects; • Inventory and order supplies; • Assist in the orientation of new participants; • Perform related duties as required; Minimum Qualifications: Two years of college-level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||