Research Assistant-Tate Lab

Austin Community College; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a temporary Research Assistant in Kannapolis, NC. The position supports data collection, participant coordination, and specimen handling under the supervision of the Research Project Manager and Site Coordinator.

Responsibilities include participant recruitment, informed consent, biospecimen collection, and assisting with study activities to achieve study aims, with emphasis on protocol adherence and quality control.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants for recruitment, retention, and scheduling.
• Data collection including informed consent, biospecimen collection, study measurements, and participant instructions.
• Assist with other study activities to ensure completion of the study aims.
• Process and ship biological specimens (blood, urine, saliva, and other samples).

Job description

This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus.

Position Summary

Come join our team as we begin work on these innovative studies. Working under the general supervision of the Research Project Manager and the Site Coordinator, this Research Assistant will be responsible for a variety of duties. Specific duties will vary depending on the needs of the study.

Primary

• Communication with study participants for purposes of recruitment, retention, and scheduling
• Data collection including obtaining informed consent, biospecimen collection, study measurements and providing instructions to study participants
• Assist with other study activities to ensure the successful completion of the study aims

Secondary

• Processing and shipping of biological specimens (blood, urine, saliva, and other specimens)

NOTE: This position is temporary.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• Prior research experience not required, but must be willing to implement study protocols and procedures according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.