Research Assistant

Seeking a research assistant to assist with ongoing clinical trials recruiting adults and older adults living with diabetes for nutrition and behavioral interventions. The research assistant will aid an interdisciplinary scientific team in recruitment, enrollment, ongoing data collection, data analysis, and preparation of scientific reports (papers, posters). The research assistant’s primary role will be to ensure that recruitment targets are met, to ensure data collection processes are implemented, to conduct reviews of the literature, and to lead efforts to disseminate the research findings. Other responsibilities will include maintaining participant facing communications, assisting with IRB submissions and medical record abstract, attending team meetings, and contributing to meeting documentation. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Management Preferences -Demonstrated familiarity with diabetes, including its treatments, glucose monitoring approaches, or evidence-based technologic therapies
-Previous experience with interactions with research participants living with diabetes in recruitment and retention efforts
-Familiarity with EPIC, REDCap, or IRB
-Experience with scientific writing or manuscript preparation Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities