*Staff Research Assistant (Project Management)

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 72 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 Health Promotion Research Center is looking for a Staff Research Assistant to work on a variety of research projects involving physical activity, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the context of supportive cancer care among adult patient populations. This position entails serving as the first point of contact for participants at the HPRC. Primary duties include participant recruitment, communicating with study participants, conducting data collection, record keeping, logistics management, data analyses, report preparation, development of study intervention materials for a mobile application (app) development platform, and more. The Staff Research Assistant will work directly with the principal investigators as well as with other study personnel, clinicians, and other researchers to accomplish the aims of various study projects. There will also be ample opportunities to contribute to scientific publications.

Learn more about the Health Promotion Research Center here.

THIS IS NOT A BIOMEDICAL/BENCH SCIENCE LAB POSITION.

Duties:

• Recruitment and Patient Interfacing. Work directly with patients, caregivers and study participants. Perform chart reviews of electronic health records to identify patients who are potentially eligible to participate in research studies. Recruit and engage in the informed consent process with patients from outpatient oncology clinics. Contact adult patients in clinic and/or over the phone. Follow-up with active participants as needed.
• Data Collection. Complete 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. Assist participants with operating study equipment (e.g., accelerometers, consumer wearable physical activity trackers).
• Data Management. Meticulously execute study protocols for data collection and management. Adhere to established procedures for data security and confidentiality. Maintain study databases and project documentation with organization and accuracy. Maintain clear, concise, and consistent logs of reported issues and work performed.
• Logistics Management. Schedule participant assessments and study sessions and mail study materials. Call participants as needed for study communications.
• Record Keeping. Meticulously follows study protocols. Maintains clear, concise, and consistent logs of reported issues and work performed. 
• Research. Conduct research and laboratory analysis for research staff, to include but not limited to measuring and weighing compounds and solutions, isolating, identifying and preparing specimens, collecting samples and other research information including; Mobile Health research, psychology research and cancer-related research. 
• Data Analysis. Conduct data analysis, interprets data, draws conclusion and discusses data analyses with principal investigator.
• Report Preparation. Prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content that may be submitted for publication. Prepare timely reports of potential adverse events and relay information to the appropriate personnel as needed.
• Collaboration. Collaborate with research team members and assists with coordination, preparation, and documentation of project-related meetings as needed. Manage collaboration with vendors for project-related tasks.
• Material Presentation. Present study updates and other research materials to the principal investigator, other team members, and at local and national conferences. 
• Content Creation. Assist the study team in refining physical activity- and supportive care-related mobile app content for patients, including physical activity-related and acceptance- and mindfulness-based content.
• As Needed. Conduct literature reviews for planned and ongoing studies as requested. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position. Assist with development of PowerPoint presentations and formatting for manuscript development.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science, Chemistry, or Physical Science or related field, AND:

• 12 months research laboratory experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 60 months research experience or an Associate's Degree and 24 months research experience for a total of 36 months experience.

 Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to analyze data and keep records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn new tasks. 
• Working knowledge of how to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials or chemicals following Federal, State and University guidelines.

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.

Department Preferences: The ideal candidate will have education, experience, and/or interest in:

• Working directly with patients, caregivers, and/or study participants
• Data collection and entry
• Physical activity promotion
• Mobile health research
• Clinical intervention delivery
• Cancer-related research
• Patient-centered outcomes
• Psychology research
• Public health
• Medicine
• Conducting medical record reviews
• IRB processes

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