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Job Description

The** **Department of Rehabilitation Medicine** **has an outstanding opportunity for a** **Part-time, 0.50 FTE, Research Study Assistant** **to join their team.

US News & World Report consistently ranks the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine among the top programs in the country. We are among the nation’s leading recipients of research and training funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, including the TBI and Burn Model Systems grants. We have a long history of innovative clinical and research programs, strong research infrastructure, active mentoring of junior faculty and a rich network of potential clinical and research collaborators among faculty within and outside our department.

The department offers four graduate degree programs, including master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy and Prosthetics & Orthotics, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science.

The Interactions of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Genetic Variation on the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Disease in Ancestral and Admixed Populations (ISAVRAD) Study and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Study Assistant to participate in clinical research at University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake Campus. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigators and Research Coordinator, this position assists in the recruitment and data collection for National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded research investigating the long-term health effects of COVID-19 in American Indian and Native Alaskan (AI/AN) elders.

The Research Study Assistant will operate under supervision and perform participant outreach, eligibility screening, and recruitment. This position will also conduct data collection and entry tracking activities using primarily REDCap and Microsoft Excel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

_Research Duties – 65%_

+ Review databases for potentially eligible participants

+ Conduct email, phone, and occasional in-person community outreach

+ Screen subjects for participation using a REDCap database

+ Inform participants about the study using study-approved participant materials

+ Work with participants from marginalized background to ensure their needs are documented and met before appointments

+ Review and explain consent forms with participants

+ Obtain informed consent from participants via a REDCap e-consent platform

+ Attend in-person events and represent the study team while interacting with the community and attendees

+ Conduct basic research assessments as needed

_Data Collection, Entry, and Management – 35%_

+ Record outcomes in tracking sheets and REDCap

+ Assist in recording sensitive health data in multiple REDCap databases

+ Ensure accuracy of entered and existing records

+ Perform basic data analysis and summarize results as needed

+ Maintain confidentiality of participant records

+ Collaborate with Research Coordinator and Principal Investigators and assist with other duties as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

+ 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._

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, prioritize, multi-task, and to be well organized, with thorough attention to detail

+ Working knowledge of Word, Excel, e-mail, Outlook calendar, internet/intranet, Zoom, and other similar computer applications

+ Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

+ Ability to develop and maintain credible working relationships with research participants, clinical staff, and administrative staff

+ Ability to work with a diverse group of people; ability to work independently with occasional oversight; ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems

+ Experience using REDCap for data collection and e-consenting

+ Past research or clinical experience working with AI/AN populations

+ Cultural and historical knowledge of AI/AN tribal nations and people living in the Greater Seattle area. Lived experience is a plus.

+ Experience conducting research screenings or recruiting research participants

Pay Rate Information

The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$45,288.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$49,740.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.