Research Assistant II - School of Public Health/Epidemiology and Biostatistics

The School of Public Health at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant II with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

About the Opportunity

The Gibbs Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Research Lab in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is seeking a research assistant. This full-time, in-person position will be responsible for supporting a variety of duties associated with several clinical research studies of physical activity and cardiovascular health in pregnant women, postpartum women, and children.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 37.5-hour work week
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
* 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
* Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Recruitment of research subjects, including evaluation of eligibility
• Conducting research assessments both virtually and in person. These include interviews, review of electronic questionnaire data, blood pressure and other non-invasive clinical assessments, and medical record abstraction
• Ensuring data quality
• Scheduling research visits and tracking participant timelines and payments
• Study administration tasks such as mailing supplies, generating summary reports, and requesting medical records
• Working on a team to prioritize and complete research tasks with high quality and on time
• Communicating with participants with a high level of respect and maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• Supporting the lab's research mission through participation in research activities related to our current and future projects

• Future studies may have a variety of related research duties

Pay Grade: 17

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences or a related discipline.
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical research experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple research tasks on schedule and with high quality
• Ability to conduct interviews and in-person assessments of research subjects (including pregnant women and children).
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to use a variety of tracking and research specific software including Microsoft Excel, Trello, and REDCap
• Knowledge of good clinical practice and ethics in research
• Willingness to learn new skills and contribute across multiple projects, as needed
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills to address issues in research as they arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred
• Recruitment and retention in clinical research studies
• Following detailed protocols in multi-center research studies
• Working with pregnant women and young children
• Data collection from electronic health records and clinical assessments
  

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From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.