Research Assistant - SurgGen

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support clinical research efforts within the General Surgery department. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience in data collection, documentation, and participant enrollment, essential for the success of clinical studies. You will collaborate closely with clinical staff and researchers, contributing to vital health research initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Retirement program with generous employer contributions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or health-related field required.
• One year of experience with research or healthcare field preferred.
• Data management experience with Excel or related systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical research coordination and data collection.
• Review research documents and maintain accurate documentation.
• Participate in activities related to specimen collection and handling.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

REDCap

Access

Job description

Department

SOM KC General Surgery

Surgery General

Position Title

Research Assistant - SurgGen

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

Position Summary:

This position will work closely with various clinical staff members and researchers at the University of Kansas (KU) Hospital and KU Medical Center (KUMC) to assist in the successful development and completion of clinical research studies. The Research Assistant will perform data collection, research documentation, subject enrollment. The position will primarily support the Trauma Administration Research Coordinators and Project Manager.

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Trauma Research to assist with research coordination which includes data collection forms, and entering data for various departmental research.
• Review necessary research documents, such as protocols, data collection forms, Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts preparation.
• Assist in the administration of clinical research trials by ensuring completion of numerous research activities, including participant enrollment and data collection and chart review.
• Maintain complete and accurate research documentation, including electronic medical records, participant files, case report forms, databases, and study binders follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for department and research.
• Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements. Maintain HIPAA compliance per KU Hospital and KUMC institutional policies.
• Allow for schedule flexibility that may include collecting data, consenting participants, or performing study duties.
• Participate in activities related to specimen collection, specimen handling, processing and shipping.
  
  

Education

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or health-related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-by-year basis.
  
  

Work Experience

• Excellent organization, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel and PowerPoint)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• One year experience with research or within the healthcare field.
• Data management experience with Microsoft Excel, REDCap, CRIS, Access, or other electronic data capture systems.
• Experience with electronic medical records and working knowledge of medical terminology.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$22.66 - $32.85

Minimum

$22.66

Midpoint

$27.75

Maximum

$32.85