Office Assistant - Research

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a detail-oriented clerical professional to support research activities within a university setting. The role involves basic bookkeeping, data coding, filing, sorting, posting, verifying, recording, typing and word processing under close supervision.

The position requires collecting and organizing research data, conducting literature reviews, preparing materials for publication with the PI, and ensuring documentation is accurate and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by the completion of high school or the equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical, academic, or research setting.
• Experience and/or knowledge of medical terminology, preferably related to orthopedics or musculoskeletal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining research data for ongoing studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings from peer-reviewed medical and scientific publications.
• Contribute to the preparation of research findings for publication and dissemination with PI.
• Ensure research documentation is accurate, complete, and readily accessible.
• Support manuscript submission activities, including preparation of publication materials and required documentation.

Skills

Word processing

Typing

Data entry

Basic bookkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

Performs routine and moderately difficult clerical duties of a specialized nature, which may be performed in a variety of University settings. Responsibilities may include basic bookkeeping, data coding, filing, sorting, posting, verifying, recording, typing, and word processing. Work is performed under close supervision within established policies and procedures with job performance based upon tasks completed.

Position Description

Performs routine and moderately difficult clerical duties of a specialized nature, which may be performed in a variety of University settings. Responsibilities may include basic bookkeeping, data coding, filing, sorting, posting, verifying, recording, typing, and word processing. Work is performed under close supervision within established policies and procedures with job performance based upon tasks completed.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining research data for ongoing studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings from peer-reviewed medical and scientific publications.
• Contribute to the preparation of research findings for publication and dissemination with PI.
• Ensure research documentation is accurate, complete, and readily accessible.
• Support manuscript submission activities, including preparation of publication materials and required documentation.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in written and mathematical processes as may be reflected by the completion of high school or the equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, clinical, academic, or research setting.
• Experience and/or knowledge of medical terminology, preferably related to orthopedics or musculoskeletal care.

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.